Squid Game: The games you could play in Portsmouth, according to our readers
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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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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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Hide AdLaura 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.
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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Hide AdOpponents 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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