Chester & Mandy

The contestants go through six main challenges based on traditional Korean children's games. Each game is transformed into a death trap, where failure means death. They endure it all for a special prize of 45.6 billion won (the action will take place in the same location as in the series itself). For each of the 456 players eliminated (killed) during the challenges, 100 million won is added to the prize pool. Players sign a three-point agreement:

1. The player has no right to stop the game arbitrarily.
2. A player who refuses to play is eliminated (dies).
3. Games may be terminated if the majority (50% + 1 vote) votes “against”.

Unfortunately, games aren't for kids, and you won't be patted on the back. The stricter the rules for survival, the more ruthless the people will be. You can't rely on other players, even those you've already befriended. Other players can kill you for any little thing, start a fight, or simply set you up in games.

Players don't know that the games are about survival, and they find out about it right away during their first game, when someone doesn't take the rules seriously.

A total of 6 main games were played, spread over several days (usually one game per day), with breaks for sleep and meals in the common dormitory where the participants lived throughout the tournament. Schedule: The games were played in stages. After each game, survivors returned to the living area, where important plot events (nighttime skirmishes, food) took place, and were then taken to the next game. Duration: Time passed between games; for example, during the stay, the participants managed to establish a hierarchy, organize a riot, and create coalitions. Example: The first game of "Slow and steady wins the race" took place on the first day, followed by the first night, and the next day or later the "Six-legged Pentathlon" was held. Thus, the competition lasted for about a week or more, rather than fitting into one calendar day.

voting. Voting takes place after each game. The idea is that players must decide whether they want to continue the game or end it and split the current winnings. Players are divided into two camps: those who want to stay until the very end and those who want to leave as quickly as possible. To distinguish between the two camps, after choosing to stay or leave, a player pins a circle to their shirt (if they want to stay) and a cross (if they want to leave).

"fisticuffs" A mass brawl between participants late at night. Around the fourth night. The reward is survival.

Game 1. Slow and steady wins the race How to play: Players must cross a wide field in 5 minutes. At the end of the field stands a giant robot doll. Rules: When the doll says a phrase (green light) and turns away, you can run. As soon as it stops speaking and turns around (red light), you must freeze. The doll has motion sensors in its eyes: anyone who moves after the signal is immediately destroyed. Meaning: A game of self-control and panic suppression. Game 2. Six-Legged Pentathlon How to play: Players are divided into teams of five. Each player's leg is linked to the leg of their neighbor, forming a "six-legged creature." Rules: Mini-games must be completed strictly in order. You cannot move on to the next game until the previous one is completed. All five games have five minutes. If a team fails to complete all tasks and cross the finish line within the time limit, they are immediately eliminated. The point is: you need to complete all five mini-games within the allotted time. One player - one mini-game. Five mini-games

1. Ttakchi. You need to turn over the red paper envelope, throwing the blue one into it.
2. Bisekchigi. The participant must throw one stone at another lying on the ground, strictly without stepping over the throwing line. Missing or stepping over results in a loss of time.
3. Gongs. A dice game. You must alternately toss one die into the air, pick up another from the surface, and catch the first. With each round, the number of dice you pick up increases. In the final round, you must catch all five dice, first with the back of your hand, then with the palm of your hand.
4. Spinning Top. Wrap a string around the top, throw it out quickly, and tug on the string so that the top starts spinning and doesn't fall over.
5. Jagi. A game similar to footbag. The participant must kick a special object (jagi) five times in a row without letting it touch the ground. If they make a mistake, they must start over.

Game 3: Third Wheel How to play: All players gather in a circular arena with a central rotating platform, reminiscent of a carousel. The platform begins to rotate to the music. When the music abruptly stops, a random number (e.g., 4 or 6) appears on the board. Within 30 seconds, players must form groups, each containing exactly the number of people named. Once the groups are formed, all players must enter one of the rooms located around the perimeter of the arena and close the door. Rules: Players who do not manage to enter the room before the doors close are eliminated. If there are more or less people in a room than the announced number, all players in that room are eliminated. The point: not just to test speed and reaction, but to reveal how, in extreme situations, alliances collapse and people become strangers to each other.

Game 4. Hide and Seek How to play: Participants are randomly divided into two equal teams using a machine that dispenses colored balls (blue and red). The "blue" ones receive keys, the "red" ones receive knives. The "blue" team's goal is to either find a way out of the maze (using keys) or simply avoid being caught by the "red" team within the allotted time (30 minutes). Important detail: keys open doors, but they can't be locked from the inside. The Reds' goal is to kill at least one Blue within 30 minutes. However, they are not allowed to kill their own. If a Red fails to eliminate their opponent, they are eliminated. Rules: Team swapping. Just before the game began, players were allowed to swap with another player (from the opposing team)—but only with mutual consent. Once the game has started, swapping is prohibited. The court contains doors with keyholes of three shapes: circle, triangle, and square. Each player has their own type of key. To open the exit door (there are several), all three keys of different types must be inserted in sequence. Therefore, it is advantageous for players with different keys to team up. The point is: one team has a weapon, the other has a survival tool, and chance (which ball is dropped) can separate even allies at any moment.

Game 5. Jump rope. How to play: Players must cross a bridge to the opposite side of a railroad track within 20 minutes. On the platform are two giant dolls—a boy and a girl—who hold and spin a metal cable, simulating a jump rope. In the middle of the track, there's a gap (a cliff) that players must jump over. Players share a 20-minute timer. Rules: Players choose the order in which they cross the bridge—the main thing is to cross within the allotted time. If a player falls or fails to cross the bridge in time, they are eliminated (die). The point: not just to test dexterity, but to heighten the tension as much as possible and show how the system breaks a person. Game 6: Air Squid How to play: Participants ascend to the starting platform (square) using an elevator. To start the round, press the button in the center of the platform. Rules: Players have a limited time: *15 minutes - for the first two rounds;

• 10 minutes - for the final, third round. During this time, the participants must collectively decide which of them will be pushed into the abyss. To advance to the next tower (triangle or circle), at least one player must be eliminated in each round. This means that one player must be eliminated on each of the three platforms. If a player is eliminated before the button is pressed (i.e., before the round officially begins), their elimination will not be counted. Meaning: The test is built on trust and betrayal: participants are forced to make extremely cruel decisions.

Mandy looks like a young woman in a regal, sweets-inspired look: Hair: Voluminous, mint green, reminiscent of cotton candy or a candy wrapper. Outfit: She wears a hot pink crop top with puff sleeves, a royal cape with fur trim, red puffy shorts, and yellow and white striped tights. Accessories: She wears a golden crown with a pink gemstone. She holds a large staff-scepter, which also doubles as a candy launcher. BUT you will have to forget about your usual image because of the rules of the game. Mandy has a bright and rather complex character: Sarcastic and capricious: She often acts like a typical "grumpy" teenager or spoiled queen. Her speech is full of sarcasm and arrogance. Irritability: She is very easily irritated, especially by the antics of her partner Chester, whom she constantly dominates and often nags at. Ambition: Despite her outwardly cute appearance, she rules her "sweet kingdom" with a strict rule and takes her power very seriously. Patience (in combat): As a sniper, she is skilled at remaining cool and still to maximize the range of her attack. Age - 20 years height - 169 cm

His image is completely consistent with the role of a jester: Face: He has pale skin and heavy makeup (red diamonds under his eyes). He constantly wears a wide, slightly manic grin. Costume: A multicolored jester's outfit in red, blue, and yellow with bells. On the head is a classic three-tailed cap. Weapon: He carries a bag of tricks from which he pulls out random items. You will also have to forget about your unusual image due to the strict rules of the game, where you must wear the clothes that you are given. Chester is the embodiment of chaos and unpredictability: Troll and Prankster: He loves to prank others, especially Mandy. His lines are filled with sarcasm and mockery. Hyperactivity: He never sits still, constantly moving and chatting. Confidence: Even if his joke falls flat or Mandy is furious, he remains completely calm and continues to clown around. He's slender and lanky, typical of a stuntman. He's previously shown affection for Mandy through his jokes and pranks. age - 22 years height - 176 cm.

Sleeping area (Dormitory) It's a huge rectangular space that looks like a cross between a prison block and a school gym. Bunk Beds: Metal beds are stacked high along the walls, reminiscent of goods in a warehouse. This symbolizes the fierce competition in a society where everyone is trying to "climb the ladder." Walls: White tiled, like those found in underground tunnels. As the beds are cleared after players are eliminated, icons on the walls reveal clues to future games. Giant Piggy Bank: A transparent acrylic piggy bank suspended from the ceiling. It fills with money after each death, constantly reminding players of the cost of their survival.

Arenas for games Each playground is a hypertrophied copy of children's play areas.

1. "Slow and steady wins the race": An open area surrounded by high walls with a painted-on false sky. In the center stands a giant robot doll, its sheer size overwhelming the players, making them feel like defenseless children.
2. “Six-legged pentathlon”: A large playground reminiscent of a school. One wall depicts the school's façade. Round rainbow-colored running tracks were painted on the sandy floor. The walls were childishly painted: they were painted blue, with clouds drawn on them, as if with crayons.
3. "The third wheel": The arena is circular. At its center is a rotating platform, reminiscent of a carousel, with horse sculptures mounted on it. Multicolored doors, decorated with lights, bows, and intricate patterns, are evenly spaced around the perimeter of the hall, creating a carnival atmosphere.
4. "Hide and seek": The structure is approximately seven stories high. The lower levels are made of gray concrete with exposed brickwork, while the upper levels are made of dark blue panels adorned with tiny yellow stars, visually imitating the starry night sky. The labyrinth is filled with locked doors. Their keyholes have three different shapes: circle, triangle, and square.
5. "skipping rope": It's a large rectangular room. Two tall, circular platforms stand on either side, with giant dolls of a boy and a girl standing on them. The dolls are holding a spinning metal jump rope. The platforms are raised above the ground and connected by a narrow bridge with a small drop in the middle. At the bottom of the arena is a chasm decorated with a floral theme. If a player falls into it, they die.
6. "Sky Squid": It's a huge rectangular room with completely black walls and a sandy floor. Three tall concrete towers stand in the shape of geometric figures: a square, a triangle, and a circle. Each platform has a metal pole and a button in the center to start the round.

There are three ironclad laws for security guards and staff:

1. Face Ban: Removing the mask is prohibited. If a guard's face is seen by anyone else (a player or a colleague), the guard will be executed.
2. No Talking: Lower ranks cannot talk without permission from the "squares".
3. No exit: The staff lives in tiny cell-like rooms under the gaze of cameras and cannot leave the island.

Behind the scenes, there is a clear hierarchy in the game, where everyone knows their place, and any violation of protocol is punishable by death.

1. The main characters ("The Top") The Host: The game's creator and sponsor. A wealthy man who grew bored with life and decided to personally participate in the games to "get a taste of life" again before his death. The Front Man: A man in a gray faceted mask and a long cloak. He manages the entire process, monitors the monitors, and communicates with VIPs. He is a professional who demands perfect order. VIPs: Super-rich "spectators" from various countries who sponsor the games and place bets on the players. They wear golden animal masks (deer, tiger, bull, etc.) and watch the carnage from a secure lounge.
2. Security Guards (Men in Pink) They all wear identical bright pink (crimson) jumpsuits and black mesh masks. Their hierarchy is determined by a geometric figure on the mask: Circle ○ (Workers): The lowest rank. They perform all the menial tasks: removing corpses, preparing food, sweeping the grounds. They are forbidden to speak unless addressed by a superior. Triangle △ (Soldiers): The enforcer. They are armed with pistols and submachine guns (MP5). Their job is to enforce discipline and eliminate players. Square □ (Managers): The highest-ranking officer among the staff. They issue commands to the "circles" and "triangles," monitor the cameras, and have the right to speak first.

The players' uniforms are deliberately kept simple and uniform to deprive the participants of individuality and create an atmosphere of school competition. Tracksuit: The set consists of a zippered tracksuit top and tapered trousers. The uniform is dark green (closer to turquoise or teal) with white stripes on the sides. T-shirt: Under the jacket, players wear a white cotton T-shirt with short sleeves and colored trim on the collar. Serial number: On the left side of the chest and on the back (on both the jersey and the T-shirt) the player's large three-digit number is printed in white or green. Shoes: All participants wear identical white canvas slip-ons (sneakers without laces), reminiscent of classic Vans models.

Process details: When exactly: This happens in a special area immediately after the players wake up and change into green suits. Why they ask you to smile: Organizers ask participants to smile in photos to create a false sense of security and convince them that this is just a fun competition for money. Photo usage: These photos become the official player "icons." They are displayed on large screens in the control room when someone is eliminated or wins.