The stakes won’t, of course, be as high at Squid Game: The Trials, in which guests will opt-in for a series of simple-to-learn, excruciating-to-win games. And two, to ensure that at least one of the show’s subject matters isn’t present: exploitation.Ĭrippling debt, financial desperation and a general lack of prospects in all aspects of life were at the heart of Netflix’s global sensation “Squid Game.” A mix of hopelessness, vulnerability and class warfare led the show’s participants to take part in a series of life-or-death challenges. One, to reflect the tense themes of the hit Korean series in what is essentially designed to be a fun day or night out. When Squid Game: The Trials opens in Los Angeles this December, the immersive experience will have two lofty goals.
