Huis Ten Bosch theme park in Sasebo, Nagasaki, Japan, is set to launch a new attraction inspired by the Netflix series Alice in Borderland, where guests will wear 'bomb collars' that conduct electricity as they compete in a survival horror game. The experience, called a 'Death Game,' will open on August 27, 2026, and is designed for players aged 15 and over.
Attraction Details and Safety Warnings
The game lasts 30 minutes, during which participants must clear challenges within a time limit to remove the collars. The park warns that the collars will deliver electric shocks, though they are not life-threatening. The attraction includes multiple warnings for individuals with health conditions, advising them to check suitability before participating.
Inspiration from Netflix Hit
The attraction is directly based on Alice in Borderland, a Netflix series where characters are forced to play deadly games to survive. The park's website, translated from Japanese, states: 'As a player, you pick up a collar bomb. Once you put it on, you can't take it off unless you clear the game within the time limit.' It further describes the experience as a 'betrayal heart game' where participants 'toy with people's feelings.'
Cultural Context of Battle Royale Games
The concept of bomb collars originates from the controversial Japanese film Battle Royale, where students are forced to fight to the death on an island. This premise has influenced numerous franchises, including The Hunger Games and Squid Game. The Huis Ten Bosch attraction follows this tradition but ensures no permanent harm comes to players.
Promotional videos for the attraction show actors wearing collars that trigger and cause them to collapse, heightening the suspense. Specific details of the game's challenges remain undisclosed, but the park promises an immersive experience that replicates the tension of the Netflix series.
