Squid Game: The Challenge

Hundreds of hopefuls in tracksuits set out to cross the finish line during the opening game of "Red Light, Green Light." A cookie challenge causes chaos.

Cracks in the competition begin to show during "Dalgona," a game that shapes up to be a daunting endeavor amid sweet victories and painful extractions.

After a player desperately tries to coax another to pick up a phone, the rest prepare for the next challenge and form teams based on brawn and bonds.

Dorm elimination tests rattle the remaining players, who rush to find solutions — and avoid becoming targets. A chores session puts two allies on edge.

A tempting treat motivates the group to chip in with a chore. But a pleasant picnic in the dorm takes a devastating turn when the next game is revealed.

With marbles in hand, players are forced to face off against friends and bid tearful farewells. As the money piles up, another elimination test looms.