Do Monkeys Create Competitive Games Like Squid Game? 😲

Well, not quite with rules, prizes, and intense drama like in the show, but monkey life can be surprisingly competitive in its own playful (and sometimes sneaky) way!

Let’s take a look at one jungle clearing where a group of young monkeys lives. Among them are cheeky Leo, smart Mimo, speedy Juna, and the little but feisty Bella. They don’t watch TV or understand shows like Squid Game, of course, but that doesn’t stop them from inventing games of their own.

One day, they discovered a pile of ripe bananas placed on a log by the sanctuary keepers. That’s when the fun — or competition — began.

Leo leaped for the bananas first, grabbing two and running off. Mimo blocked him and tried to steal one mid-air. Juna raced in from the side and snatched one banana while everyone else was distracted. Bella, small but clever, waited quietly in the bushes and then grabbed the last banana when no one was looking!

Suddenly, the clearing turned into a wild game of monkey “tag and steal.” Leo and Mimo chased Juna, who held her banana like a gold trophy. Bella jumped from tree to tree, holding her banana tightly to avoid the others. The rules weren’t written, but everyone knew what the goal was: Keep your banana, or steal someone else’s!

Sometimes, monkeys even invent chase-and-catch games, taking turns as the chaser or the one who runs. They might wrestle or toss leaves at each other for fun. These games help them build strength, learn teamwork, and practice the skills they need in the wild — like speed, balance, and trickery.

But do monkeys ever go too far?

Occasionally, yes. Just like children, monkey games can turn into fights if someone gets too rough or cheats. That’s when elder monkeys or moms step in and break things up. In monkey society, keeping peace is important, even when there’s fun and competition.

So while monkeys don’t create intense survival games like Squid Game, they absolutely do invent their own style of competitive play. Their games might look silly, wild, or chaotic, but underneath all the fun, these games teach important life lessons — how to lead, how to share, and how to survive.

In the end, the bananas were shared. Bella gave half of hers to Mimo, Leo stopped chasing Juna, and they all sat on a log munching happily — tails wagging, faces full of fruit and laughter.

Because in the monkey world, even the most competitive game ends with friendship and food.