Gen Z's new rules on the dating game

Yu Shiheng, 28, and his girlfriend met through a scripted murder game, or jubensha, a popular immersive live-action role-playing game in China. Many believe that such games, which evoke strong emotional responses, can quickly bring two people closer together.

For Yu, the game was more of an opportunity to get to know each other rather than a turning point in their relationship.

"While some may feel butterflies in their stomachs during the game, for us, it was the sincere conversations and interactions outside the game that really solidified our bond," Yu explained.

According to him, scripted murder games can reveal insights into someone's character and certain abilities based on their in-game persona.

"There may be some distortions due to the characters people are playing, making it challenging to truly understand who they really are," he said. "It's possible, though, to see if they have strong comprehensive abilities, effective communication skills, empathy, and how firmly they stand by their beliefs and values."