Buzz
Interested in a round of squid game? Not the high-stakes, life-or-death showdown—the original playground pastime. Showcased in both the inaugural and final episodes of the wildly popular Netflix series of the same name, squid game offers an entertaining diversion that can be enjoyed in any spacious area with at least one companion. We're here to guide you through the game’s setup, regulations, and gameplay, ensuring you and your friends have a blast.
Steps
Preparing the Game
Locate a sizable, open space suitable for play. While you don't need a clandestine chamber in a secret facility on a private island to partake in squid game with your buddies, you do require ample room to fully enjoy this endeavor. Typically conducted on expansive sandy terrains, squid game can be played in virtually any capacious indoor or outdoor locale.
- No official specifications exist regarding the dimensions or size recommendations for a squid game field. However, judging from depictions in Squid Game, the squid-shaped play zone appears to be roughly half the size of a standard basketball court.
Mark the outline of the squid's body resembling a house (section D). The squid game court typically mimics the shape of a squid, featuring a broad 'body' and a tapered 'head.' Begin by delineating the triangular tip of the squid's 'head' and the square base of its body, which represents section D. This spacious, house-shaped area serves as the main playing zone.
- There's no standardized method for sketching your squid game court. Choose whatever approach suits your setup best, whether it's drawing directly on the ground, using spray paint, or marking boundaries indoors.
Outline a small circle overlapping with the squid's head (sections A and C). Section A encompasses the large, rounded portion, while section C denotes the triangular tip within the circle. Aim to make the circle sufficiently large to accommodate multiple players, especially if you intend to play with a sizable group.
Draw another sizable circle at the squid's base (section B). Position yourself on the horizontal line at the bottom of the squid's body. At the midpoint of this line, sketch a circle large enough to accommodate multiple players. Approximately half of this circle should overlap with section D, while the remaining portion extends beyond the court.
- Section B should match the size of section A.
Sketch two rectangles along the squid's center (section F). Stand in the middle of the squid's body, where the two straight lines intersect with the angled lines. Outline two elongated, horizontal rectangles at these junctures, maintaining a small 1-foot (30-centimeter) gap between them at the court's midpoint.
- These rectangles resemble the 'eyes' of the squid.
Attach a circle to each triangle's outer edge (section E).
Identify the points where the angled and straight lines meet on each side of the squid—typically at the end of each rectangle. Draw small, identical circles at these intersections.
- These circles should be just large enough to accommodate one player.
Form two teams of equal size: offense and defense. There are no set methods for choosing teams, but a simple coin toss could do the trick, just like Gi-hun and Sang-woo did.
- While there's no official dress code, it might be helpful for each team to wear jerseys or matching colors to avoid confusion. However, if you want to fully embrace the Squid Game finale spirit, you could opt for a nice suit and jacket—but be warned, with all the action, it might not be the most practical choice!
Game Goals
Secure victory offensively by stepping into Section C successfully. As an offensive player, aim to enter through section B while dodging defensive players. The offensive team clinches victory when any offensive player lands both feet in section C.
- In the Squid Game version, the offensive player must shout “Hurray” to officially win.
Defeat all offensive players to triumph as a defensive player. Use any means necessary to remove offensive players, whether by pushing, pulling them over forbidden lines, or bringing them to the ground. The defense emerges victorious if they clear out the offensive team before any player reaches section C.
Access the squid court via section B and avoid crossing forbidden boundaries. Consider section B as the gateway to the squid game court, akin to a front door. This applies to both offense and defense; all players must enter through section B—crossing any other lines results in immediate elimination from the game.
- The only exception is the bridge, accessible through section E.
Avoid getting pushed to the ground. Throughout the game, only your feet are permitted to make contact with the ground. If any player is pushed, pulled, or tripped to the ground, they are immediately eliminated from the game.
- This rule is applicable to both offensive and defensive players.
Offense Strategies
Commence the game by positioning yourself in section A. Unfortunately, there's no shortcut to victory by leaping directly into section C. Instead, you must exit section A and head to the opposite end of the court, where you can enter through section B.
- Expect a significant portion of the game to unfold outside the court!
- In this game, there's no predetermined order or taking turns. The game begins when someone initiates it, and thereafter, everything occurs simultaneously! Embrace the chaos—it's all part of the excitement!
Move around on 1 foot outside the court and within section D. This rule levels the playing field for both offensive and defensive teams. While in sections A, B, and E, you're free to move using both feet, as these areas are considered safe zones.
- If offensive players could dash to the finish line unhindered, the game wouldn't offer much challenge or enjoyment!
Leap across section F on 1 foot to gain the use of both feet. Referred to as the court's “bridge,” these divided rectangles offer a unique opportunity. Any offensive player who successfully navigates this bridge on 1 foot is exempt from the one-foot rule and can proceed using both feet for the remainder of the game.
- Always traverse this bridge from either left to right or right to left, beginning from section E.
Reach section C without getting eliminated by the defensive players. Concentrate on maneuvering around the squid court while avoiding being pushed, destabilized, or crossing forbidden lines. Victory for the offensive team is achieved when any offensive player successfully reaches section C.
Take advantage of opportunities to shove or push defensive players. Removing defensive players will facilitate reaching section C. If you feel confident enough, consider pushing some defenders to the ground or illicitly maneuvering them over the court boundaries.
Defense Strategies
Commence the game from section D. Access the court through section B, located along the court's base. While in this area, feel free to move about using both feet!
- Initiation of the game occurs when someone announces, and from that moment, everything unfolds simultaneously. This isn't a turn-based game, so expect a degree of chaos—it adds to the excitement!
Move freely using both feet in sections D, B, E, and A. Defensive players can navigate the majority of the play area, including the circular sections, using both feet. However, this advantage ends when any player exits sections D, A, B, or E. Beyond these areas, defensive players must hop on one foot, similar to offensive players.
- While on the bridge (section F), defensive players must stand on one foot unless positioned in the small central gap within section D. Additionally, they can only have one foot within triangular section C.
Prevent offensive players from reaching C by pushing them down or guiding them over a boundary line. This phase of the game may involve physicality! Employ any means necessary to topple offensive players or direct them beyond the designated boundaries. Victory for the defensive team is secured upon eliminating all offensive players.
- You may attempt to destabilize offensive players as well! If they place both feet on the ground before successfully traversing the bridge, they're disqualified from the game.
Pro Tips
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Consider swapping positions once the defensive team emerges victorious. Encourage both teams to exchange roles, with the original offensive team assuming the defensive stance and vice versa.
