Who won MrBeast Squid Game? Player 079 takes the $456K grand prize

Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson released the first episode of his adaptation of the hit Netflix series Squid Game on November 25. MrBeast's Squid Game, like the TV show, had a total of 456 competitors. The grand reward in the first episode was $456K, and players 330 and 079 made it all the way to the final game. In less than 24 hours since it was posted, the video has received nearly 30 million views.

The journey of MrBeast's Squid Game contestant 079 "Tryzon" as he wins the $456K top prize

With around 30 million views as of writing this post, MrBeast's Squid Game video has already proven to be one of his most popular productions. In a Twitter tweet, the creator/philanthropist expressed gratitude to the community for the enormous response. Player 079 (Twitter handle @TryzoneHD) won the $456K grand prize in the first episode of MrBeast's Squid Game.

In the first episode, players 079 and 330 were the two finalists. Karl Jacobs, a YouTuber who has collaborated with MrBeast on numerous occasions, was prominently featured in the inaugural episode. After a round of musical chairs, the grand prize winner was chosen. As the two finalists sprinted in circles around a single blue chair, YouTuber Karl was in charge of halting the music.

Jacobs was not allowed to see the two finalists compete, so he took a break at a perfect time for player 079. The final round may have been a question of chance for Tryzon. The participant, on the other hand, had a rough journey to the final game, but he made it.

The last game, which was based on the stepping stones children's game, nearly eliminated all of the players. Six people, however, made it to the last platform in the final seconds. The final round was a game of musical chairs, in which the six finalists competed against each other until only players 079 and 330 remained.

Player 456 advanced to the last round as well but was eliminated. Those who were eliminated in the last round were placed in separate coffins. Player 079 was able to maintain his composure and win the grand prize. In the following days, MrBeast is anticipated to release more episodes of his version of Squid Game.