13 wild behind-the scenes details from 'Squid Game: The Challenge' prove the production was a massive undertaking

Palmer HaaschJan 15, 2024, 08:05 IST

"Squid Game: The Challenge."Netflix

"Squid Game: The Challenge" is a reality series based on the Korean drama "Squid Game."
Netflix released a documentary about the making of the series.

Netflix just wrapped the first season of its "Squid Game" reality spinoff series, "Squid Game: The Challenge" — and it was a huge undertaking.

The streaming service released a 30-minute documentary about the making of the series, featuring interviews with its game designers, art and construction crew members, and executive producers. The behind-the-scenes look at the show reveals what it took to create a world just as immersive as that of "Squid Game" — one that hundreds of real people could actually live in.

Here are 13 details about the making of the series from the documentary, titled "Making Squid Game: The Challenge."

Developing the ink explosions for eliminated players was a complex process.

A player gets eliminated on "Squid Game: The Challenge."Netflix

The guards were trained on how to move and act.

The guards in "Squid Game: The Challenge."Netflix

New games were meant to illustrate, and riff on, the interpersonal tension between players.

"Squid Game: The Challenge" contestants play circle of trust.Netflix

The "Red Light, Green Light" doll was 3D printed.

The "Red Light, Green Light" doll in "Squid Game: The Challenge."Netflix

"Red Light, Green Light" used motion-tracking technology and over a dozen cameras.

The "Red Light, Green. Light" game in "Squid Game: The Challenge"Netflix

Unlike the original "Squid Game," the players don't play "Red Light, Green Light" on sand.

Players race during "Red Light, Green Light" in "Squid Game: The Challenge."Netflix

The player bathrooms were made partially from custom-colored tiles.

The bathroom tiles on "Squid Game: The Challenge" were custom ordered.Netflix

But the bunk beds were even trickier.

The bunk beds on "Squid Game: The Challenge."Netflix

The production tested multiple formulas for the dalgona candy.

Players on "Squid Game: The Challenge" had to get a shape out of a piece of dalgona candy.Netflix

The production replaced tug-of-war from the original drama because it was hard to make it a fair game.

The warships game on "Squid Game: The Challenge."Netflix

The "marbles" set featured some replicated props from the original show.

The marbles set from "Squid Game: The Challenge."Netflix

A structural engineer had to sign off on the glass bridge.

The glass bridge in "Squid Game: The Challenge."Netflix

The production got the place settings for the dinner from the same supplier as the original show.

The finalist dinner in "Squid Game: The Challenge" episode 10.Netflix

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