ARCADE EP.1 is the first episode of the series ARCADE starring by IZ*ONE, it was released on May 8, 2019.
Mini Game
About
The members have two plates each, one empty and one full of peas, they have to use chopsticks to move them from one plate to the other in 30 seconds, and the girl who transfers the most peas will be the winner of the round.
The "chopsticks" they will use are chosen at random. The "chopsticks" that can be used are:
- normal chopsticks
- cooking chopsticks
- potato sticks
- fruit picks
- ball pen
- drinking straw
- bubble tea straw
Rules
- Each member will randomly choose the tool to use.
- In 30 seconds, whoever picks the most beans with the tool wins.
Summary
The episode begins with IZ*ONE introducing their new series which revolves around how good their chemistry is, ARCADE. The video then shows the mechanics of the first game which is "The Bean Chopstick Challenge".
Legend
WIN - Winner of the Round
DSQ - Disqualified for Cheating
WBD - Won by Default; Won but the Number of Peas is Unknown
LBD - Lost by Default; Lost but the Number of Peas is Unknown
BONUS GAME - Members tied for a round and gets a bonus game to know who wins
Round 1
Eunbi and Hyewon tied with 20 peas each, so they play a bonus "Syllable Word" game with the word "tangsuyuk (탕수육)" where Eunbi wins which makes her go on to the 2nd round.
Round 2
It is unknown why Minju won by default and goes ahead to the final game, but it might be because she transferred the most peas between the three of the winners.
Semi-Final
Sakura and Yuri tied with 24 peas each, so they play a bonus "Syllable Word" game with the word "tamago (타마고 / 卵)" where Yuri wins which makes her a finalist to compete with Minju.
Final
Minju and Yuri tied with 28 peas each, so they play a bonus "Syllable Word" game with the word "WIZ*ONE (위즈원)" where Minju wins, making her the winner of the competition.
Minju wins and gets to wear a crown and a magic wand.