Google has a long-standing tradition of embedding Easter Eggs into its products, from Android animations to quirky search features. The latest addition to this playful lineup is inspired by Netflix’s hit series Squid Game, allowing users to relive the show’s iconic opening challenge directly through Google Search.

When you search for “Squid Game” on mobile or desktop, a small circle, triangle, and square icon appears at the bottom of your screen, mirroring the mysterious invitation card from the series. Clicking on the icon launches a Red Light, Green Light game reminiscent of the infamous first episode.

How It Works

The Easter Egg game is simple but engaging. Your goal is to move six players across the finish line without being eliminated. Here's how it works:

  1. Start Moving: Press the blue circle button to advance your players.
  2. Stop Moving: Press the red cross button to halt them before the doll, Young-hee, turns around.

Timing is everything. If you fail to stop before Young-hee turns back, one of your six players is eliminated. The challenge continues until you successfully guide all six players across the finish line.

Unlike many hold-to-move mobile games, this Easter Egg uses distinct start and stop buttons, adding a layer of complexity and strategy.

The Show Connection

The game’s design stays true to the Squid Game aesthetic. Young-hee, the unsettling giant doll from the series, presides over the field. As in the Netflix show, she recites a phrase in Korean: “무궁화꽃이 피었습니다” (Mugunghwa-kkochi pieot-seumnida), which translates to “The Mugungha Flower has bloomed.”

This phrase, tied to a traditional Korean children’s game, adds authenticity to the experience, immersing players in the world of Squid Game.

Squid Game 2 on Netflix

This Easter Egg arrives just in time for the release of Squid Game Season 2, which premiered on Netflix on December 26, 2024. Fans of the show can relive the tension of the series while awaiting new twists and turns in the latest season.

Try It Out

If you’re a fan of Squid Game or enjoy Google’s creative Easter Eggs, give this one a try. Search “Squid Game” on Google, click the invitation card, and see how quickly you can get all six players across the finish line.

Once you've beaten the challenge, don’t forget to share your results—or your thoughts on the new Squid Game season! Whether you’re reliving old memories or diving into the newest episodes, this Easter Egg is a fun way to celebrate the global phenomenon that is Squid Game.