Gaming For Real

Part of what separates gaming from other forms of entertainment is its ability to give users a firsthand taste of the impossible — or at least incredibly unlikely. But sometimes, living vicariously just doesn’t cut it. Limited only by their own ingenuity (and, most likely, dozens of zoning laws), the most dedicated enthusiasts have tried to answer the age-old question, "What would this game be like in real life?"

With the help of a few friends, really lame costumes and, of course, a video camera, they’ve come up with some truly amazing answers. Courtesy of the internet masses, Yahoo! proudly presents seven examples of what can happen when games and reality collide.