Every game from Squid Game Season 2, explained in depth

Squid Game Season 2 is here, and it’s packed with exciting new deadly challenges that take the stakes to a whole new level. Fans were excited to see if the main character, Seong Gi-hun, would go through more tough mental and physical tests, and the show definitely delivered.

This season features some new and unique games. It starts with a deadly version of Rock, Paper, and Scissors, set up by the recruiter, and ends with a series of terrifying tasks on the island. Squid Game Season 2 keeps viewers hooked with its clever games that bring together traditions, strategy, and deadly stakes.

Let’s take a look at each game, its rules, and the deadly outcomes they bring.

All games seen in Squid Game Season 2

1) Rock, Paper, Scissors – Minus One

The first game is a tougher version of Rock, Paper, Scissors, called Minus One. Players use both hands to pick their moves, but after seeing what their opponent chooses, they have to take one hand out of the game, which makes it harder to think quickly.

The risk gets even higher with Russian Roulette: the person who loses each round has a one-in-six chance of being shot as a revolver is spun and fired. As the pressure grows, the recruiter makes the game deadlier by putting five bullets in the revolver, making it almost certain someone will die.

This twist leads to one of the most shocking moments of the season, showing how the series loves putting characters in impossible moral situations.

According to BrainPilot, this game emphasizes the Squid Game’s theme of trying to survive when the odds are stacked against you.

2) Flying Stone

The second game in the island’s six-legged race is called Flying Stone. It seems easy but is tricky. Squid Game players must throw a stone to knock over another standing stone.

If they miss, they have to go get their stone and try again, but they could be out of the game if time runs out. The area looks like a graveyard, with stones that look like tombstones, making it feel spooky.

This game tests accuracy and persistence—skills that are often overlooked in the Squid Game world, where strength usually gets more attention.

3) Gonggi

Next up is Gonggi, a Korean game that tests your skill using five colorful stones. Players throw one stone into the air while picking up others from the ground.

The last part of the game involves catching all five stones on the back of your hand, then tossing them up and catching them again. This game challenges your hand-eye coordination and concentration.

While it might seem simple, it’s actually quite hard to do, especially when you’re under pressure. If you fail, the consequences are harsh, which is a key feature of the series’ (and society's) unforgiving nature.

4) Spinning Top

Next, players take on the Spinning Top challenge. They need to wind a string around a top, throw it, and make sure it spins when it lands. This task is based on old Korean games like Pangi Chigi and requires careful handling and accuracy.

In a dangerous twist, players must keep the top spinning for a certain time to succeed. If they fail, they’re out of the game.

This childhood game is sprinkled with high-stakes survival and brings out Squid Game’s theme of innocence being twisted by corruption.

5) Jegi

The last game in the six-legged race is Jegi, which is similar to hacky sack. Players must keep a paper-covered disc in the air using only their feet. While Jegi is usually a fun, traditional Korean game, here it becomes a test of endurance and quick thinking.

If players mess up, they’re instantly eliminated, showing how harsh the competition is. The contrast between a festive game and life-or-death consequences points out Squid Game’s message about the pressures of society.

6) Mingle

The final game of the season, called Mingle, happens in a spinning room with a carousel in the middle. Players need to quickly form groups based on a random number that’s announced and then rush behind doors that lock to avoid being eliminated. This twisted version of a party game turns teamwork into chaos.

As Looper points out, the game’s randomness keeps both the players and the audience of Squid Game on the edge of their seats.