2025. 1. 12. 23:21ㆍSeason 2
The games performed throughout Squid Game Season 2, with survival rates and numerous deaths of players. It is crucial to keep in mind it is the case that Squid Game Season 2 was officially released on 26th December 2024 and is streaming on Netflix. The season is divided into seven parts that will be released concurrently.
Games in Squid Game Season 2
| Game Name | Description | Rules | Number of Participants | Survival Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russian Roulette | Played by Gi-hun and the Recruiter in the first episode | Players take turns pulling the trigger of a revolver with one bullet without spinning the chamber | 2 | 50% (1 survivor) |
| Bread and Lottery Tickets | Offered by the Recruiter | Choose between a bread roll and a lottery ticket | Unknown | N/A (No direct eliminations) |
| Rock, Paper, Scissors Minus One | Twisted version of the classic game | Players use both hands to make choices, then remove one hand after seeing the opponent's choice. Loser faces Russian Roulette | Unknown | Unknown |
| Red Light, Green Light | Returning game from Season 1 | Move towards finish line when doll's back is turned, freeze when it turns around | Unknown | Unknown |
| Six-Legged Pentathlon | Series of five mini-games played in teams | Teams of five with legs tied together compete in Ddakji, Flying Stone, Gong-gi, Spinning Top, and Jegi | Unknown | Unknown |
| Mingle | Group formation game | Form groups based on numbers called out while on a spinning platform | Unknown | Unknown |
| Special Game (Lights Out) | Unregulated violent round | Players attack each other in the dark using improvised weapons | Unknown | Unknown |
Note: The exact number of participants and survival rates for most games are not provided. This information may vary throughout the season as players are eliminated.
Important Character Deaths in Squid Game Season 2
| Character Name | Episode | Cause of Death | Game/Circumstance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Kim | 1 | Shot in the head | Russian Roulette |
| The Salesman | 1 | Self-inflicted gunshot | Russian Roulette |
| Player 196 (Song Ji Woo) | 3 | Shot by sniper | Red Light, Green Light |
| Young-mi (Kim Shi Eun) | 6 | Shot by guards | Mingle |
| Thanos (T.O.P) | 6 | Stabbed in the neck | Player confrontation |
| Se Mi (Won Ji An) | 7 | Killed by Nam Gyu | After voting to end games |
| Jeong Bae (Lee Seo Hwan) | 7 | Killed by Front Man | Failed rebellion attempt |
| Kyung Seok (Lee Jin Wook) | 7 | Shot by guards | Failed rebellion attempt |
| Players 047 & 015 | Unknown | Killed by Front Man | Rebellion attempt |
| Players 324 & 145 | Unknown | Killed during rebellion | Ran out of ammunition |
The game continues to test the players physically and mental abilities, usually which can result in death in the event of failure. Deaths of characters highlight the brutal nature of game and the stakes that are high for those who participate.
It's worthwhile to mention that the season will introduce new games, such as Mingle, the Six-Legged Pentathlon and Mingle, and also brings back the legendary Red Light, Green Light in Season 1.
The introduction of the special Game (Lights out) indicates an increase in the level of violence and frustration among the players. Character deaths happen throughout the entire season and some occur in particular events (like Player 196 in Red Light, Green Light) and other times during fights with players, or attempts to rebel.
It is clear that the risk that exists in Squid Game Season 2 extends beyond the games that are structured and players are facing danger from the organizing team and their opponents. Survival rates for the majority of games aren't explicitly stated in research reports.
But, in light of the nature of the game and the large amount of deaths to characters one can conclude that chances of survival are usually lower. For instance, the Russian Roulette game, for example, has a 50% survival rate by design.
Note: The statistics and player survival names are based on the show's narrative and may not reflect real-world data.