The series revolves around a contest where 456 players, all of whom are in deep financial debt, risk their lives to play a series of deadly children's games for the chance to win a ₩45.6 billion prize. The title of the series draws from a similarly named Korean children's game. Squid Game, survival game, deadly games, financial debt, Korean drama, high stakes, competition, arena, 2D game, action game, adventure game, gambling, prize, inequality, desperation, survival, mouse control, gaming, entertainment, online game, free game