Is The 'F74' Trend Real And Where Did It Come From?

With Halloween coming up, there's a scary new Internet Challenge going viral on TikTok that's giving some people bad vibes. The game is known as F74, or the Floor 74 Challenge and has players write "F74" on their wrists before bed in an attempt to transport them to a horrifying new universe known as "floor 74." While there, players must find an unmarked door and never look back at whatever is chasing them to escape with their lives, but that's only the beginning. Here's a full explanation.

Where Does The F74 Floor 74 Challenge Come From?

While some people say that F74 has Japanese roots, the first known mention of the game was posted by TikToker @floor74info in May 2022. On that day, the user posted several videos explaining the rules of the F74 challenge, claiming that by writing "F74" on your wrist in red pen before going to bed you can transport to a nightmarish, door-filled hallway called "floor 74." All the doors are numbered except for one, which you have to find within 10 hours and enter to escape the floor.

But wait, that's not all! To top things off, you can also allegedly hear something following you from behind while wandering around floor 74. If you look back at it, it will take you to the "white room," a blank, white room that is extremely difficult to escape from. With all these details, it begs the question, "Why would I want to go to floor 74?" The answer, like it usually is online, is clout.

How Is Floor 74 Played Online?

TikTokers have been allegedly visiting floor 74 throughout the year, but the game has really taken off this month as everyone settles into their spookiest Halloween moods. In May, TikToker @goingtofloor74 posted a video claiming she's going to try the challenge. In the video, she shows several potential profile pictures, each with a different meaning, saying she'll change her profile picture to tell viewers the results of her trip. Today, her profile picture is still set to the "trapped forever" picture, suggesting she got stuck on floor 74 forever.

Some of the most popular videos about floor 74 follow this same format, where they offer several potential PFP changes that represent the results of their trip to floor 74. The results vary, with many saying the challenge didn't work and others claiming otherwise in an attempt to scare potential players.

Is The F74 Trend Real?

Just like all the other viral paranormal trends we can think of that involve transporting to another dimension, like Red Door, Yellow Door, there is no evidence that the F74 trend is real. Many have reported trying the trend and seeing no results.

Has Anyone Died Doing The Floor 74 Challenge?

While some TikTokers post videos suggesting they died doing the challenge or are stuck on floor 74, there have been no reports of anyone dying by taking the challenge. While it's a fun and spooky challenge to try out, there's absolutely no evidence that writing "F74" on your wrist then going to sleep will transport you anywhere. It might give you a nightmare if you think about it too much, but there are no known risks to trying F74 for yourself.

For the full details on the floor 74 trend and viral story, be sure to check out our entry on the meme here for even more information.