Blue Prince Shines as a Standout Esport at Summer Games Done Quick

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So, here’s the thing. When you hear “esports,” what pops into your head? For me, it’s always been those brain-melting fast shooters or maybe MOBAs where you’re just lost in a sea of chaos. But a puzzle game? As a spectator sport? I mean, who would’ve thought, right? I didn’t, but — and here’s the kicker — I was so off base. Turns out, speedrunners transformed Blue Prince into this wild ride that’s totally mesmerizing. Like, you hold your breath and everything. It was showcased at Summer Games Done Quick this year, and yeah, it was a blast.

Now, let’s set the scene. Picture this: It’s late Monday night during this annual blowout they call Games Done Quick. They’re raising dough for Doctors Without Borders, which is super cool, and there we are, watching Blue Prince make its grand debut. But forget what you think you know about these events. Room 46? Nah. That’d be the expected route. Instead, enter Randringtail and BobbyBurm, who took on a “B Quest Bingo” race. Gotta admit, I was scratching my head at first. What does that even mean? Spoiler: It’s kinda complex.

Alright, picture a bingo board but styled after Blue Prince’s floorplan — neat, huh? Each space with its own little task, like sealing the eastern gate or snagging five room upgrades. They had just 90 minutes. Sounds intense? It was. Both of them racing to connect the entrance hall to the antechamber. First to do it? Boom. Winner.

And wow, folks. It was just crazy fun. The crowd at SGDQ was going bonkers, yelling and cheering, probably because there was this magic commentator, Gelly, who made it feel like a horse race. Seriously. Blue Prince is a beast in its normal state, with all its rules and room tricks. Just lots of stuff to juggle. Add randomness to the mix and, yeah… it’s a storm. I mean, these guys were like chess grandmasters in a tornado. Nuts, right? But they pulled it off — making quick decisions and adapting on the fly like pros.

Oh, and in case you want a peek, you can catch it on Games Done Quick’s YouTube channel. Heads up, though, it might spoil a bit of the game for you. I watched it and was like, “Wait, you can do WHAT in the entrance hall!?” Mind-blown emoji right there. Honestly, it just shows how deep and intricate Blue Prince really is. Who knew a puzzle game could hold so many surprises? Not me, but hey, I’m glad I found out.