Fans of Netflix’s Alice in Borderland will soon have the chance to experience the series’ tense survival games in real life. Huis Ten Bosch, a popular theme park in Japan’s Nagasaki Prefecture, has revealed a new immersive attraction inspired by the hit Japanese sci-fi thriller, allowing guests to wear replica “bomb collars” while competing in a high-pressure challenge modeled after the show’s infamous Hearts games.
The attraction is scheduled to open on August 27 and promises to recreate the psychological tension that has made Alice in Borderland one of Netflix’s most successful live-action Japanese series.
Visitors must survive a 30-minute Hearts Game
According to the official Alice in Borderland: Immersive Death Game webpage, participants will be fitted with wearable replica collars before entering a 30-minute Hearts Game. Unlike the physical strength or puzzle-based games featured in the series, Hearts games focus on trust, deception, and emotional decision-making.
The attraction advertises an experience filled with “unfair rules, relentless tension, and a countdown that never stops,” mirroring the atmosphere that fans have come to expect from the Netflix adaptation.
While organizers have not revealed the exact rules of the game to avoid spoilers, players can expect scenarios where alliances may be tested and betrayal could become the key to victory.
One of the attraction’s biggest talking points is the inclusion of the signature collars worn by contestants in Alice in Borderland. In the Netflix series, these collars explode when participants fail to complete a game or break its rules.
Fortunately, the real-life versions are not explosive. However, the official attraction states that the collars contain an electric current, though it has not explained exactly how this feature will be incorporated into gameplay.
Due to the wearable device, Huis Ten Bosch has restricted participation to guests aged 15 and older. Visitors with implanted electronic medical devices, including pacemakers, are also prohibited from taking part for safety reasons.
Inspired by one of Netflix’s biggest Japanese hits
Based on Haro Aso’s manga of the same name, Alice in Borderland debuted on Netflix in 2020 and quickly became one of the platform’s most successful international live-action productions. The series follows Arisu and Usagi as they struggle to survive deadly games in a mysterious alternate version of Tokyo.
The franchise is preparing for another major chapter, with Season 3 set to premiere on Netflix later this year. The upcoming season will continue the story beyond the events of the original manga, making it one of the streaming service’s most anticipated international releases.
The launch of the immersive attraction reflects the growing popularity of entertainment experiences that allow fans to step inside the worlds of their favorite franchises. For Alice in Borderland fans visiting Japan, the new challenge offers a chance to experience the suspense of the series firsthand—without facing the life-or-death consequences seen on screen.
