Alice in Borderland is gearing up for its third season this September 25, 2025, on Netflix. The dangerous and sadistic games are returning with more drama, action, and spine-chilling visuals. Fans online cannot keep calm. Various theories are tangled around these life-questioning games. One such theory calls upon the game known as the “Three of Clubs.”
Why the 3 of Clubs is fair
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Also known as “Dead or Alive,” the game is featured in Season 1, Episode 1, where the players have to find the right door to get out of the building in the given timeframe. But the twist lies within the rules themselves. Let’s find out more about the theory that entails the game and the result that would’ve kept the game easy.
Life, Death, and Strategy: Understanding the Games of Alice in Borderland
In the world of dystopian games that force players to choose between their own self, friends, teammates, or even their most personal belongings, Alice in Borderland is a mirror to strategy lore.
The theory that talks about the “Three of Clubs” game explains that it would’ve been rather easy if the players had implemented strategies that saved each one of them. All it might’ve taken was a sacrifice.
It is known that Saori Shibuki demonstrates by sliding a paper through the door before the game starts. This is because lasers detect anything that comes within their radius.
The players could’ve worked together and used the objects to know the result. Applying such a scheme, the said objects might’ve interacted with the game mechanics without triggering death.
Another plan might’ve been something like the players throwing their clothes to check the rooms instead of themselves entering. This also diverts the strategy that Arisu devised to measure the building size.
Much in the lines of Squid Game, this game needed just one sacrifice. Given that the game needed just one last room to be scouted for winning the entire game, someone would’ve sacrificed themselves and alerted the group about the same.
This altogether would’ve prevented as many deaths as possible, including that of Minami. The “Three of Clubs” is totally altered from its manga counterpart, which makes it a difficult game. But just the right amount of vigilance could’ve changed the plot.
Alice in Borderland Season 3 is Set to Push Players to the Limit
The third chapter of Alice in Borderland is soon to be unveiled. The second season concluded in the real-life world with the players choosing to leave in the chance given to either stay or leave.
| Key Points | Details |
| Title | Alice in Borderland |
| Genre | Science fiction, Thriller, and Drama |
| Based On | Alice in Borderland by Haro Aso |
| Director | Shinsuke Sato |
| Cast | Kento Yamazaki, Tao Tsuchiya, Nijirō Murakami, Ayaka Miyoshi, Aya Asahina, and others |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Official Language | Japanese |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 16 |
| Streaming Platform | Netflix |
| IMDb | 7.8/10 |
| Rotten Tomatoes | Tomatometer – 86% Popcornmeter – 91% |
Now that Arisu and Usagi have no memories of the purgatory, here’s the plot twist: with only the Joker Card appearing towards the end, it marks that the story isn’t over!
According to the press release (via People), the upcoming season of the show will be “nothing short of an adrenaline-fueled rollercoaster ride” and will continue to “explore profound themes of humanity, sacrifice, and the pursuit of a meaningful existence.“
This statement itself sets the tone for the prospective nightmarish beginning. As the trailer shows an action-packed thriller with Arisu travelling back to save Usagi in the Borderland, it will be a spectacle to witness the game’s disclosure once again.
With theories reshaping past games and Season 3 promising a darker aspect, what strategy would you use if you were trapped in the Borderland? Drop in your thoughts below!
The previous two seasons of Alice in Borderland are available to stream on Netflix (USA).
