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Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits with deadly high stakes.
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View All →Squid Game: A Complete Series Retrospective - The Show That Changed Television
With all three seasons complete, we look back at how a Korean drama about deadly children's games became the biggest show in Netflix history.
Squid Game: The Front Man's Redemption Arc and Cate Blanchett's Cameo Explained
In-ho's journey across 3 seasons and the surprise celebrity VIP who shocked audiences.
Squid Game Season 3 Ending: Why Gi-hun Had to Die and Who Really Won
The series finale killed its protagonist. Here's why Gi-hun's death was inevitable and what it means.
How Are Guards Recruited in Squid Game? The Mystery of the Pink Soldiers
One of Squid Game's biggest unanswered questions: where do the masked guards come from? Here's everything we know and the best fan theories.
Season Overview
456 players compete in 6 deadly games. Gi-hun emerges as the sole survivor but refuses to spend the prize money after discovering the truth about the games and their creator.
Three years later, Gi-hun infiltrates the games to destroy them from within. New players, new alliances, and the return of the Front Man.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the games in Squid Game?
The original games include Red Light Green Light, Dalgona (honeycomb candy), Tug of War, Marbles, Glass Stepping Stones, and the final Squid Game. Season 2 introduces additional challenges.
Is Squid Game based on real games?
Yes! All the games are based on real Korean children's games from the 1970s-80s. Red Light Green Light is called "무궁화 꽃이 피었습니다" (The Mugunghwa flower has bloomed), and Dalgona is a nostalgic street candy.
How do I play Squid Game games online?
You can play all the Squid Game games for free on ShowGames. Our browser-based recreations capture the tension of the show without any real danger.
