Japan’s theme park electrocutes visitors with ‘death game’ experience
A Japanese theme park is about to unleash a brand new level of terror – literally. Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki is debuting ‘Alice in Borderland: Immersive Death Game,’ a meticulously crafted escape room experience that utilizes a genuinely shocking electric collar to simulate the brutal challenges of the hit Netflix series.
A shocking dose of reality
This isn’t your run-of-the-mill puzzle. Participants will be outfitted with a ‘Bomb Collar,’ a device designed to deliver a jolt of electricity – a visceral reminder of the high stakes inherent in the show’s deadly game mechanics. The attraction, opening August 27, 2026, directly mirrors the ‘Heart’ challenge from the series, demanding participants confront their emotional resilience under immense pressure.
Based on Haro Aso’s manga and the subsequent Netflix adaptation, ‘Alice in Borderland’ casts viewers into a dystopian Tokyo, where citizens are forced to compete in increasingly dangerous games for survival. Each game is tied to a playing card suit – spades, hearts, diamonds, and clubs – offering distinct and terrifying trials.
Safety protocols and limited access
Huis Ten Bosch, renowned for its meticulously recreated Dutch-inspired landscape, is clearly aiming for authenticity. But with a device that delivers actual electricity, safety is paramount. Participation is strictly limited to individuals over 15, and those with pre-existing conditions such as blood pressure issues or pacemaker use are barred from entry. A signed agreement solidifying participant responsibility is mandatory.
Tickets, included within the park’s ‘Passport’ access, are available via a timed-entry system – a deliberate scarcity designed to heighten the feeling of urgency. Verity Townsend, a Japan-based freelance writer with experience covering game culture, notes the park’s history of integrating popular media into its attractions, from the anime ‘Evangelion The Ride 8K’ to nods to the beloved children’s character, Miffy. But this is a different beast entirely – a deliberate and arguably unsettling attempt to replicate the core horror of the source material.
August 27, 2026 marks the date this experience will launch. It’s a gamble, undoubtedly, but one that promises a uniquely intense and unforgettable – and potentially painful – immersion into the world of ‘Alice in Borderland.’