Bride Goes Viral After Challenging Groom to Beat Her at Valorant Before Marrying Her

A bride in China is going viral for giving her husband-to-be a wild challenge: making him beat her at Valorant before they could officially marry.

A video showing the couple facing off in Riot’s tactical first person shooter has racked up nearly three million views in just one day. In the clip, the bride — decked out in her wedding finery and delicate hair ornaments — takes virtual shots at her soon-to-be lawfully wedded opponent, who sits across from her while a group of friends and family look on in amusement.

While this is certainly a unique way to celebrate one’s nuptials, it isn’t totally out of the ordinary. In fact, pre-wedding challenges like these are actually part of Chinese culture. They’re called ‘door games,’ and they’re a playful, lighthearted way to prepare for the actual ceremony and following reception.

Traditionally, these are silly tasks organized by bridesmaids that the groom must successfully complete in order to ‘earn’ the right …