

Netflix has described it as a kind of 'tag' game, where two teams, the offence and defence play within a huge squid-shape, which has been drawn in the dirt. The main game, which the Korean series has been named after is Squid Game. Take away the brutal execution element, and you have a whole range of innocent childhood games.

Of course, we all know that the fantastical life-or-death competition from the Netflix series is not real, but all of the games included in the different rounds are, or are at least inspired by real games.

Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. Here's all you need to know about the rules of Squid Game, and how you too can play it. The young boys can be seen running across a concrete yard across a strange diagram drawn on the floor, which is meant to be the 'squid'.įans of the show are interested to find out how the game – which very popular amongst Korean children – is played. The hit drama series kicks off with a voiceover of a young boy who explains the rules of a playground game he and his friends play, called the Squid Game. The Korean survival drama has shown everyone's favourite playground games in a whole new light, putting a dark, twisted spin on them.Ĭhildhood games such as hopscotch and a simple tug of war have been turned into challenges which have fatal consequences in the TV series, as 456 contestants all compete for the chance to win 45.6 billion Korean Won (around £29 million). Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inboxĮveryone is absolutely obsessed with Netflix's newest release, Squid Game, and we understand the hype.
