A ‘real Squid Game’ is being live streamed right now with twisted games and huge cash prize

‘Players’ are placed into rooms and watched 24-hours a day


Right now there is what has been described as a “real” Squid Game being live streamed across TikTok. Don’t worry, there’s no death involved, but it does include hellish games and a massive cash prize for the winner.

According to The Daily Star, the real life version of Squid Game is currently being played in China. The publication has said many news companies in China are reporting on the event, and the prize fund is £100k. The main thing players have to do is stay alone for 26 days.

That might sound simple, but apparently along their solo stay the players have to get involved in some pretty twisted sounding games. There are also some testing living conditions for those taking part, much like the Squid Game we see on Netflix.

So, what are the conditions and games in ‘real’ Squid Game?

real Squid Game

via TikTok/ The Daily Star

It has reported the players are placed into complete darkness between 10pm and 6am, and are only allowed to turn on lights once a day. Pictures being shared from the event look like they have been taken in hotel rooms. But, I’ll be honest, some look not to dissimilar to prison cells. The players are live streamed 24-hours a day, and it goes on for 26 days.

There are lot of things that can get you chucked out of the competition, too. Players are not allowed to cover the cameras, or cover their faces for longer than three seconds. Otherwise, they’re disqualified.

It’s been reported mobiles are allowed, but only at certain times. In a game called “self discipline” phones and beer are in the room, but players can’t touch them.

The Daily Star reports the prize starts at around 6,800 yuan for three days, which works out at around £760. It then grows to 28,000 yuan after six days, 58,000 yuan for nine days and 88,000 for 12 days. The winner will take around 859,700 yuan if they can last the full 26 days.

So far, one man has been eliminated after just 24 hours because he covered his face for more than three seconds. Despite this, he was allowed to return again after paying an £800 entry fee. He then got the boot again when he turned away from the camera to make his bed, but it’s been said he paid the entry fee once again, to enter the games for a third time. The poor guy really didn’t catch a break, because he was then removed again for covering a beer can.

For weeks people have been questioning if Squid Game was based on a true story. It’s not, but now people are giving it their best shot!

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