

An Elden Ring player won a $1,000 bet with her husband by defeating the game after nearly 50 intense hours of gameplay. Despite not being a frequent gamer, she pushed through numerous rage quits to claim her victory and the title of Elden Lord. Her strategy involved over-leveling to compensate for her lack of gaming instincts, ultimately proving successful in her first massive RPG challenge.

The initial bet made between Jamer and his wife was that he bet her $1,000 she couldn't beat the game Elden Ring1. This wager was not just a financial challenge but also an incentive designed by Jamer to encourage his wife to engage with and experience the game, which he enjoyed and wanted to share with her13. The deadline for this bet was set around the launch of the Elden Ring DLC the following month, adding a time-sensitive element to the challenge1.

The new Elden Lord described her experience playing Elden Ring for the first time as "extremely painful." She admitted to rage quitting almost every day but persevered to claim the title of Elden Lord for $1,000. As someone who doesn't play games often, she found it challenging to keep up with everything on the screen all the time and relied on using potions to maintain her health. However, she appreciated the game's difficulty and even referred to it as "gaming cardio."