5 Real-Life ‘Squid Game’ Experiences Around the World That You Can Actually Join

 

There’s no denying it: Squid Game isn’t just a show—it’s a global phenomenon.

The Netflix mega-hit isn’t just a gripping Korean action drama, it’s a cultural juggernaut that blends suspense, sharp social commentary, and unforgettable visuals. The popular series hits all the right spots that made it take off as a viral phenomenon, to the point that its iconic games have been turned into real-world installations around the world. Now, you too can try your hand at some of the challenges the characters have gone through (without the deadly consequences, of course).

If you’re able to jet-set, you may be able to check them out for yourself. Here are five real-life Squid Game experiences around the world you and your fam can add to your bucket list:    

Seoul, South Korea

No surprise here! Seoul tops the list as the birthplace of Squid Game. While already finished, the Netflix installation in the motherland built the immersive Squid Game: The Experience – offering diehard fans a chance to walk through the show’s twisted playground in the very country where it all began.

After taking on the Squid Game challenge, some of Seoul’s most famous sights await travelers, like the Gyeongbokgung Palace, Namsan Tower, Lotte World, the various Hanok villages, and so much more.

London

London takes the Squid Game obsession to the next level with Squid Game: The Challenge – a reality series and live experience rolled into one. At Immerse LDN, fans can dive into a thrilling lineup of games straight from the show, including Red Light, Green Light, Marbles, Memory Steps, and Round and Round.

Think you can outsmart the competition? This is the chance to prove it – right in the heart of UK.

New York

For Squid Game fans in the US, the whole experience is still up and running in New York.

 

In the city that never sleeps, fans can test their luck and skill like Red Light, Green Light, Glass Bridge, and Warships at the Manhattan Mall. After all of that, they can relax and have a fill of their favorite Korean delicacies and soju cocktails at the Night Market, and cop some nice Squid Game merch.

 

Sydney

For hardcore fans who can make it to Sydney, Australia, the Squid Game: The Experience installation Down Under is an accessible destination. The first-season classics Red Light, Green Light, Marbles, and Glass Bridge await those who wish to test their skill and coordination.

 

After enjoying the immersive Squid Game atmosphere, fans can wander around the city and hit its famous spots, like the Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and more.

 

 

 

 

 

Philippines

That’s right – we’ve got our own Squid Game experience, too, here at home! Fans of the hit Netflix series are getting an immersive experience brought to them by the country’s leading digital services provider PLDT Home, with a nationwide store takeover kicking off this July.

 

PLDT Home Fiber applicants can even join the six-game pentathlon inspired by the show for a chance to win P5,000! They can step into the show’s iconic challenges – minus the danger, of course – at PLDT Stores in SM North EDSA, SM Megamall, SM SouthMall, SM Lipa, SM Baguio, SM Seaside Cebu, and Abreeza Mall Davao.

 

Not into games? No problem. Sign up for a PLDT Home Fiber Netflix Plan 1599 at the events and get a free set of the iconic green tracksuit set from Puma – just like the one worn by Gi-hun and the gang.

 

“We know the impact Squid Game has globally including Filipino streamers. And so once again, we are here for our kababayans – breathing the hit show to life through interactive activations at our stores across the country,” said Patrick Tang, PLDT Home Acquisition Marketing First Vice President. “We can’t wait for everyone to enjoy the experience as they check out more unli entertainment options that come with our PLDT Home Fiber Netflix plans.”

 

Stream Squid Game Season 3 and enjoy more unli entertainment only with PLDT Home Fiber Netflix – the most value-packed internet & entertainment plan with complimentary Netflix Basic subscription. Apply for a PLDT Home Fiber Netflix plan at any PLDT store and experience Squid Game come to life with exciting rewards awaiting you!

PLDT Home Brings Fans to a Real-Life Squid Game in Seoul

A first for any Philippine telco company in partnership with streaming giant Netflix, the leading digital services provider fulfills K-drama dreams with an unforgettable adventure as Squid Game drops its final season

Game face on! K-influencers and Squid Game fans Happee Sy, Kring Kim, and Kristel Fulgar take on the challenge in real life – but did they make it?

PLDT Home, the Philippines' leading digital services provider, turned dreams into reality for five lucky subscribers with their companions and top K-culture influencers – Happee Sy Go, Kring Kim, and Kristel Fulgar – by flying them to Seoul for an exclusive "Squid Game" experience.

 

A few days ahead of the third season premiere of Squid Game, winners and their companions plus the content creators explored the heart of Korean culture and visited iconic landmarks together. Most notably, they got to enter Squid Game: The Experience – a popular interactive attraction inspired by the hit Netflix series.

 

Launched last April, PLDT Home announced the promo with a successful press event to kick off the campaign while drawing excitement from Squid Game fans nationwide. This is a first for the telco brand, as it further pushes its promise of unli-entertainment beyond the home.

 

 

 

Blood pumping action: Happee Sy, Kring Kim, and Kristel Fulgar join lucky PLDT Home subscribers as they tour Squid Game: The Experience in Seoul – packed with challenges inspired by the hit Netflix show

 

With the success of its first-ever flyaway promo, PLDT Home delivered on its promise to elevate entertainment – offering subscribers not just content, but unforgettable experiences. It highlights PLDT Home's commitment to enriching digital lifestyles beyond connectivity. 

 

 

 

Once in a lifetime: Five lucky winners with their plus-ones get the trip of their life as PLDT Home flies them to Seoul for three days and two nights – all expenses paid!

 

"We are absolutely thrilled to have brought this unique 'Squid Game' experience to life for our subscribers and the vibrant K-life community," said PLDT Home Acquisition Marketing First Vice President Patrick S. Tang.

 

"This journey to Seoul is a testament to our unwavering commitment to go beyond connectivity and deliver truly unforgettable experiences. We are incredibly grateful for the support and enthusiasm of our customers who participated in this promo. Their love for the brand truly fuels our passion to continuously elevate entertainment.”

 

As the first of many such programs, the Seoul flyaway promo is proof to PLDT Home's intent to consistently enhance its subscribers’ experience with streaming leaders such as Netflix – with a whole world of exclusive benefits and premier entertainment waiting for them.

 

“This is just the beginning of many more exciting rewards and immersive experiences we look forward to bringing to the PLDT Home family. As a leading services provider, it is always our goal to offer a continuous stream of exciting rewards, innovative engagements, and unlimited entertainment activations for all our valued subscribers,” Tang added.

 

Don’t miss out on PLDT Home’s exciting promos and rewards – get the PLDT Home Fiber Netflix Plan 1599 with up to 300 Mbps and the wide world of entertainment that comes with a Netflix Basic subscription! Learn more by heading to pldthome.com/fiber-netflix.

 

“Experience” Squid Game right in the Philippines when you apply for a PLDT Home Fiber Netflix plan at any of the following PLDT stores: SM North EDSA, SM Megamall, SM SouthMall, SM Baguio, SM Seaside Cebu, and Abreeza Mall Davao. Enjoy a set of Squid Game-inspired games, gimmicks, and prizes at every store visit!

 

Live the Game: PLDT Home Offers a Chance to Experience Squid Game in Seoul!

Apply for any PLDT Home Fiber Netflix plan now for an opportunity that could bring you and a plus-one to the immersive playground inspired by the hit Netflix series right in Seoul!

 

Ever watched Squid Game and thought you could do better in the challenges? Here’s your chance to test your skills in adrenaline-pumping games – minus the real danger, of course, but with loads of fun and a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

 

PLDT Home, in collaboration with Netflix, is taking five lucky winners and their plus ones to Squid Game: The Experiencein Seoul, South Korea – a fully immersive experience based on the popular Netflix thriller-drama where participants can play games inspired by the show!

The Squid Game: The Experience, located in eastern Seoul's Seongsu-dong district

 

Who can join

The promo, which runs from April 1 to May 15, 2025, is open to all new subscribers of PLDT Home Fiber Netflix plans 1599, 2499, and 3199. Each new subscriber during the promo period gets one raffle entry for a chance to win free access to Squid Game: The Experience in Seoul.

 

Five winners will be chosen, with each scoring free round-trip airfare for two to South Korea, a three-day/two-night hotel accommodation in Seoul, two tickets to Squid Game: The Experience and travel allowance.

 

The winners will be chosen via electronic raffle and will be announced through PLDT Home’s social media platforms on May 16, 2025. The travel period is from June 23-25, 2025.

 

The Squid Game adventure continues even after The Experience, as Netflix drops the much-anticipated final season of the show on June 27.

 

The Game Zone at Squid Game: The Experience lets you experience all the adrenaline-pumping action from the show in a safe setting, of course!

 

What is Squid Game: The Experience?

Located in eastern Seoul's Seongsu-dong district, Squid Game: The Experience is a high-tech, immersive attraction based on the global hit series Squid Game. Visitors get to experience recreations of the sets, games and themed environments from the show in a safe, non-lethal setting – all designed with intricate and very familiar details that puts you right into the show.

 

Squid Game: The Experience is divided into three zones: the Game Zone, the Retail Zone, and the Night Market.

 

In the Game Zone, you get to test your strategy skills and mental toughness in a total of six challenges that pit participants against each other in a battle for survival. Only the last one standing will earn the exclusive privileges of a VIP.

 

Challenges include the heart-pumping Red Light, Green Light game, which first introduced viewers to the rules of the game and the eerie Young-hee doll; the Glass Bridge, arguably the most nerve-wracking game on the show; the Dalgona challenge, where you cut out different shapes without breaking the cookie; and the Marble game, where you must outwit your opponent. No one gets killed when you lose, of course, but you can have fun recreating your “death” upon losing the challenge.

 Merch and other goods inspired by the hit thriller Squid Game are a visual treat at The Experience in Seoul!

 

Following the challenges, go celebrate your win at the Retail Zone, with Squid Game merchandise readily available for sale. Want to be a Pink Guard? The infamous pink hooded jumpsuits and masks, player T-shirts, and Young-hee doll merch are up for grabs for you to take back home!

 

Cap your time at Squid Game: The Experience with soju-infused cocktails at the Night Market. The Squid Game-themed market offers authentic Korean food, game-inspired cocktails, exclusive merchandise, and mini games you can enjoy to complete the adventure!

 

Let the games begin!

 

Enjoy unli-entertainment and more with the most value-packed internet and home entertainment plan – PLDT Home Fiber Netflix 1599. Apply from April 1 to May 15, 2025 and get a chance to win a round-trip airfare for two to Seoul, South Korea including access to to Squid Game: The Experience. Head over to pldthome.com/triptokorea to know more about the promo mechanics.

 

Photos of Squid Game: The Experience courtesy of squidgameexperiencekr.com