A Squid Game–Inspired Birthday Party for Kids (FunBoo Style!)

From the moment guests arrived, they knew this was going to be a special celebration. Our team created a stunning setup with balloons, themed cut-outs, and a custom entry sign to match the Squid Game aesthetic. Kids and parents loved taking photos with the famous “doll” and the iconic guards, instantly setting the mood for the games to come.

Every party needs a dramatic start! We kicked things off with face painting — each child picked a number, which was painted on their cheek or hand, making them feel like a true participant in the game.

Then, our “guards” and the mysterious “Front Man” wandered the venue, challenging kids to a quick game of rock-paper-scissors. Winners received a custom plastic card that read “You are invited” in both English and Korean — just like in the show, but with a kid-friendly twist!

No Squid Game party would be complete without Red Light, Green Light! Instead of eliminations, kids who moved at the wrong time had to complete funny challenges like:

Hopping like a bunny

Telling a silly joke

Taking a few steps backward

The game was so popular that we had to run three full rounds — and the laughter didn’t stop.

During the food break, kids got to try the famous Korean dalgona candy challenge. This game has deep cultural roots — in Korea, dalgona candy was a popular street snack in the 1970s and 80s, and children would often try to carve out shapes without breaking them. At the party, kids carefully worked on their cookies, and parents loved seeing them focus and cheer each other on. It was equal parts challenging and delicious!

Next came the ultimate test of teamwork. We marked a square on the floor and set up two cornhole boards at opposite ends. Kids paired up, had their legs tied together (three-legged race style), and raced to score two bags in the hole while racing against the timer!

This game was a huge hit — kids kept switching partners, regrouping, and asking to play again and again.

Throughout the games, our guards kept building excitement by teasing the giant piñata shaped like a Squid Game guard. After each round, we secretly refilled it to create suspense. Finally, at the end of the party, kids got their chance to smash it open, releasing gold chocolate coins and sweet surprises everywhere.