Oh boy, where do I even start with this whole esports thing? Especially when we’re talking about those virtual brain teasers. You’d think the action-packed shooty games or those MOBAs with all the flashy stuff would take the trophy when it comes to competitive gaming, right? But nope. Turns out, puzzle games can pack a punch too. Was watching Summer Games Done Quick and boom, Blue Prince hits the stage. Thought it’d be a snoozefest — haha, wrong!
Picture this: it’s late Monday night and I’m barely awake, but there’s this wild event happening. Games Done Quick, collecting some serious cash for Doctors Without Borders, so it’s all for a good cause. Now, I hear Blue Prince, and I’m like, “Are we just running to Room 46 really fast?” Nope. Enter ‘B Quest Bingo’ — yeah, I blinked a few times at that too.
So, here’s the scene: these two folks, Randringtail and BobbyBurm, get a bingo board. Not just any board, but one that mirrors Blue Prince’s layout. Each spot’s got a task like “open this gate” or “grab an upgrade.” Ninety minutes on the clock — get as many of those bad boys done as you can. First one to make a line from point A to B wins. Sounds complex? Yeah, I got a headache just thinking about it.
The vibe in the room was nuts. SGDQ’s audience was on fire, yelling and cheering. Gelly was narrating with such gusto — horse derby style, no less. Blue Prince, even on a good day, is like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube while skydiving. Just countless twists, turns, and, oh, the randomness. Now, throw in this race-against-time thing — a beautiful mess. Got me thinking of speed chess in a storm or something.
If you wanna check it out, hit Games Done Quick’s YouTube. But fair warning, it’s filled with spoilers. I mean, jeez, found out some secrets I didn’t even know after 100 hours in the game (the entrance hall has what now?). Even if you’re not a fan, it kinda sticks with you — how deep this puzzle roguelike rabbit hole goes. Makes you wonder what else you’ve missed.