Blue Prince Shines as an Exciting Esport at Summer Games Done Quick

Alright, let’s dive into this. So, you know when you think about esports, your mind probably jumps to those super intense shooters or MOBA games, right? But puzzle games? Yeah, didn’t see that coming either—I mean, talk about throwing a curveball. This past Summer Games Done Quick, something insane happened; speedrunners turned Blue Prince, this single-player puzzle thing, into a full-on adrenaline fest. Who knew watching people solve puzzles could be this intense? Not me, that’s for sure.

Picture this: It’s late Monday night, and I’m watching Games Done Quick’s yearly summer bash. They’re raising funds for Doctors Without Borders, which is cool, right? You’d think Blue Prince’s big moment would be about who gets to Room 46 the fastest. But nah, they flipped the script. Speedrunners Randringtail and BobbyBurm were doing something called “B Quest Bingo.” I know, I barely understood it either at first.

Okay, so these guys aren’t just running through the game. They got handed a bingo board shaped like Blue Prince’s floorplan. Weirdly brilliant, huh? Each square had a task, like “unlock that eastern gate” or “nab five room upgrades.” They had 90 minutes to rush through and check off stuff. Whoever makes a path between the entrance and somewhere called the antechamber? They win. Simple but… not really.

Imagine a crowd at SGDQ, totally losing it, thanks in no small part to Gelly’s horse derby-style commentary. Seriously, if I could bottle that energy… Anyway, Blue Prince isn’t your average game. It’s got drafting, room tricks, secrets, and let’s not forget the whole ‘luck of the draw’ thing. Throw in quick calculations and objectives zooming at you like you’re being shot out of a cannon, and you see the challenge. It’s not just about knowing the game; it’s adapting in real-time. Like speed chess, but in a hurricane or something.

If you’ve got time to check out the run, head over to Games Done Quick’s YouTube. Heads up, though: spoiler alerts are huge. I found out crazy stuff about Blue Prince, and trust me, I’ve clocked in 100 hours on it myself. Who knew you could do that in the entrance hall? Wild. Anyway, if nothing else, it’ll remind you of the sheer depth of this mind-boggling puzzle roguelike.