Squid Game: The games you could play in Portsmouth, according to our readers

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SQUID Game has taken the world by storm, but how could it be played in Portsmouth?

The Korean dystopian drama has been a major hit for Netflix since launching over a month ago.

Topping viewing charts in more than 80 countries, the show which pits marginalised people against each other in traditional children’s games has captured everyone’s imagination.

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Winners take home millions in cash, but the losers are killed.

This handout image Courtesy of Netflix shows a scene of South Korea's "Squid Game". Picture: YOUNGKYU PARK/Netflix/AFP via Getty Images.This handout image Courtesy of Netflix shows a scene of South Korea's "Squid Game". Picture: YOUNGKYU PARK/Netflix/AFP via Getty Images.
This handout image Courtesy of Netflix shows a scene of South Korea's "Squid Game". Picture: YOUNGKYU PARK/Netflix/AFP via Getty Images.

In light of the macabre TV show’s popularity, we asked readers of The News for their suggestions as to what games can be played in Portsmouth’s version of Squid Game.

Traditional games from our childhood and humorous ideas were all put on the table.

Here are some of our readers’ suggestions:

Parking

Reader Charlotte Crotty suggested a game where the first person to find a parking space within a mile of their house wins.

British bulldog

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Laura Cassey said contestants could be pitted against each other in the traditional playground game bulldog.

It involves people running from one side of a field to another while other aim to tackle them to the ground.

Last person standing wins.

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Uckers

David Williams mentioned people can play the traditional Royal Navy board game Uckers.

Similar to Ludo, it is a two to four player game where the first person to get four pieces home around the board wins.

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Opponents can send pieces home by landing on them at the roil of a dice. The World Championships is in Portsmouth on Saturday, October 23.

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