The Untold Secrets of Squid Game's Challenge Prize Pool

The highly-anticipated premiere of Squid Game: The Challenge has finally arrived on Netflix. For those curious about what's at stake for the players, here's an explanation of the prize fund.

Squid Game, a compelling mixture of social commentary, survival thriller, childhood games, and intense violence, captured the attention of a worldwide audience when it debuted on Netflix in 2021. The series' incredible popularity is evident in its massive viewership numbers, attracting an impressive 111 million viewers in its first 28 days and earning the title of Netflix's most-watched show.

It may have seemed unimaginable at the time, but now Squid Game: The Challenge has become a reality, delivering everything we could have imagined with its to-scale sets and a substantial cash prize – all without the risk of actual death. Before its debut, the game show had already set multiple records. With 456 players, it boasts the largest cast in Netflix's reality TV history and offers a record-breaking cash prize. So, just how much money will the winner walk away with?

Squid Game: The Challenge prize fund explained

The winner of Squid Game: The Challenge will be taking home a whopping $4.56 million – Netflix’s largest cash prize in reality television history.

Similar to Squid Game, a massive piggy bank hangs in the dormitory where all the players reside. Initially empty, the piggy bank sees $10,000 added for every eliminated player.

The prize money will continue to increase whenever contestants fail a game or test, eventually reaching an astonishing $4.56 million. While it is not officially confirmed, we can speculate that an additional $10,000 will be awarded to the winner, given the total of 456 players. It's worth noting that the final prize is not quite as impressive as Squid Game's $38.5 million, but it is still an unprecedented amount. With such a substantial reward on the line, it's no surprise that players will go to great lengths to advance to the next round.

Squid Game: The Challenge Batch 1 (Episodes 1-5) arrives on Netflix on November 22. You can find out more about the show below:

Editor's P/S

Squid Game: The Challenge is a highly-anticipated reality TV show based on the popular Netflix series, Squid Game. The show features 456 players competing in a series of childhood games with deadly consequences. The winner of the show will take home a whopping $4.56 million, making it Netflix's largest cash prize in reality television history.

As a fan of the original Squid Game series, I am excited to see how the show's concept will translate to a reality TV format. I am also curious to see how the players will react to the intense pressure and competition of the game. I think the show has the potential to be a huge hit, and I am looking forward to watching it when it premieres on Netflix.