Elevator Racing is an extraordinarily simple game that requires zero skill and plenty of chance. Otherwise it’s boring.

Rule Number One - You are only permitted to play Elevator Racing when two or more elevators arrive at your floor by chance and there is more than one person in your party. You are permitted to attempt to race strangers that are also taking the elevator, with or without their knowledge.

Rule Number Two - You are not allowed to hit any buttons other than the destination floor. All other manner of behaviours are permitted. This includes jumping up and down in the elevator or cutting the cable to speed the descent.

Rule Number Three - The winner is whoever reaches the destination floor first. This is usually the person whose elevator stopped the least on the way down. Ties are permitted, as is gloating. Gloating is actually encouraged; especially if the other person had no idea you were racing. Sun Tzu once said, “Only a child is unprepared at all times”. His followers didn’t pick up on it though, as they didn’t speak English.

Any questions?