Summary

• The Queen of Diamonds game in Alice in Borderland is briefly mentioned in the Netflix adaptation but is not explored further. It likely involved intellect as the governing suit was diamonds.
• In the King of Hearts game, participants must navigate a labyrinth while evading a mysterious beast. The live-action adaptation captures the game's suspenseful atmosphere.
• The Ten of Clubs game, exclusive to the Netflix adaptation, takes place in a match factory where challengers must complete bingo cards with limited matches. The eerie ambiance and ticking clock add to the challenge.

In the dystopian virtual world of Alice in Borderland, survival hinges on navigating a series of perilous games where each decision is a matter of life or death. Each game is marked by a suit from a deck of cards, with each suit representing an overarching theme for the challenge. The ultimate goal for most of the show's protagonists is to win enough games to buy age out of the Borderlands.

Along for the ride are a host of Alice in Borderland games are much more difficult and perilous than others, however.

23 Queen of Diamonds

Queen of Diamonds

While searching for Yuzuha Usagi, Arisu happens upon the survivors of the Queen of Diamonds game, who are rejoicing over the fact that they’d won. Despite most of the contestants appearing exhausted and several of them nursing wounds, there are no indicators in the scene to suggest that anyone actually died. It can be deduced the game revolved around intellect since the governing suit was diamonds, but little else is known about the Queen of Diamonds game in Alice in Borderland. It isn’t fully explored in the Netflix adaptation of the manga, and doesn’t even exist in the manga itself.

22 King of Hearts

King of Hearts

In the enigmatic King of Hearts game, participants urgently dash through a seemingly infinite labyrinth, evading an undisclosed beast that lurks in the shadows. This game's details remain shrouded in mystery, as it is fleetingly depicted alongside various other Alice in Borderland challenges. Despite this game not appearing in the manga, the live-action adaptation skillfully captures the essence of the game. The relentless pursuit through narrow ageways and the impending threat of the unseen beast contribute to the game's suspenseful atmosphere.

21 Ten of Clubs

Bingo in Match Factory

In the mysterious Ten of Clubs game, challengers confront the daunting task of completing bingo cards within the shadowy confines of a match factory. Survival pivots on skillfully assembling a winning combination in the form of a row, column, or diagonal, yet each participant is allotted a mere nine matches to navigate the entire challenge. The eerie ambiance of the Ten of Clubs, coupled with the urgency induced by the ticking clock, sets the stage for a profound exploration of each player's resilience in the face of fear and uncertainty. Notably, this game is an exclusive creation for the Netflix adaptation and does not exist in the original manga storyline.

20 Queen of Clubs

Target

In the Queen of Clubs challenge, players are seen hurling glowing balls at each other. Positioned on narrow beams, the objective is to dislodge opponents by accurately throwing glowing balls. Falling off one's beam results in immediate elimination. The last remaining pair or player achieves a game clear. Set in the dimly lit sewage treatment plant in Shizuoka Prefecture, the Queen of Clubs montage unfolds amid seven beams with empty pits between them, creating a visually striking and intense contest that does not exist in the manga.

19 Two of Spades

Human Elevator

The vertigo-inducing Two of Spades challenge sees participants cling to the underside of an ascending elevator, striving to reach the pinnacle of a towering building. Victory hinges on successfully maintaining this precarious hold throughout the entire ordeal while falling results in a game over--and likely participant death. Two of Spades adds another layer of complexity by intermittently halting the elevator during its ascent, extending the duration unpredictably, and amplifying the strain on participants' mental stamina. The ever-changing dynamics of the ascent, punctuated by moments of suspenseful stillness, contribute to the heightened intensity of this gripping challenge. Notably, this game is only portrayed through the Netflix Alice in Borderland adaptation.

18 Jack of Clubs

Jack of Clubs

Players grapple with unknown rules and uncertainties in the Jack of Clubs montage. The game sees participants navigating a complex web of ropes suspended at various heights throughout the venue, engaging in daring maneuvers like swinging, jumping, and kicking to maintain their precarious positions. The stakes are high; a player facing the spotlight platform's precipice risks immediate elimination, either by a kick-off or failure to grip. This exclusive Alice in Borderland game in the Netflix adaptation unfolds amidst the intricate rope dynamics, heightening the suspense within the auditorium's confines.

17 Jack of Diamonds

Mahjong

The Jack of Diamonds sees participants engage in a high-stakes Mahjong match. Limited to four players, including the Jack of Diamonds, the rules, though more detailed in the manga, remain unspecified in the Netflix adaptation. Upon entry, players must don electric collars, heightening the game's tension. Movement is restricted, with players seated throughout the match. The dimly lit venue, adorned with Japanese art, provides a dramatic backdrop to this intense game of strategy, luck, and survival. The Netflix adaptation introduces variations from the manga, with Chishiya absent, replaced by three unnamed players, each facing distinct fates based on their rankings in the Mahjong showdown.

16 Six of Spades

Beast Hunter

Set in an amusement park, players collaborate to hunt a variety of predators using weapons, including firearms, in the Six of Spades challenge. The scoreboard dictates the strategy, asg points to each creature: crows (1), eagles (30), wild boars (50), panthers (80), and tigers (100). Victory goes to the player who acquires the most points after all predators have been eliminated while losing is the result of players succumbing to the beasts. Noteworthy changes from the manga include the amusement park setting, an unclear scoring mechanic, a substantial increase in player count from five to at least 21, and alterations in Aguni's impressive interactions with a tiger.

15 Two Of Clubs

Hunting Competition

Two of Clubs, known as the Hunting Competition, is a unique game found solely in the Netflix adaptation of Alice in Borderland, glimpsed briefly in the episode 5 montage. Executed by numerous unnamed players, the absence of stated rules shrouds the method of winning, losing, and any strategic nuances in mystery. As a Clubs game, it likely involves a team dynamic and clearly features elements of running and chasing. While the difficulty remains unspecified, the Two of Clubs game remarkably stands out as one of the few games in the Netflix adaptation without casualties.

14 Seven of Spades

Boiling Death

The Seven of Spades takes center stage in Alice in Borderland season 2's games, closely mirroring its manga counterpart. Set in the Athletic Stadium, the game mandates escaping the arena before its imminent collapse. Victory awaits those who successfully exit, while failure looms for players who meet their demise. The arena's destruction, caused by explosive materials, adds a suspenseful layer to the challenge. Notably, this game offers a fresh and intense addition to the ever-evolving trials within the Alice in Borderland universe despite its brief appearance.

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