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

Ah, the world of esports and brainy puzzle games—who would’ve thought they could collide in such an epic way? But here we are, swimming in the chaos of Summer Games Done Quick. So, picture this: late Monday. You’d think everyone would be half asleep, but oh no, not with this crowd. Doctors Without Borders is the noble cause, but Blue Prince steals the show. Who knew?

Honestly, I wouldn’t peg a single-player puzzle to grip a crowd—more a snooze fest, right? Wrong. It’s a thing now. Fast shooters, MOBAs, sure. But a nail-biting cerebral maze? Surprise!

Okay, so this moment of madness happened at GDQ’s summer thing. The showdown between Randringtail and BobbyBurm. They weren’t just racing to Room 46 as rookies might guess. Nah, it was all about “B Quest Bingo.” What, never heard? Join the club—it’s a bit bonkers.

Scene set: Bingo boards based off Blue Prince’s own labyrinth. Weird, right? Each square was a brain-buster, like unlocking gates or upgrading rooms—ticking boxes under pressure. They had 90 minutes and endless chances to holler “bingo!” And claim the crown by navigating some imaginary path through an entrance hall to the… what’s it called? Antechamber? Sounds fancy.

Cue the madness: brains clashing, audience roaring, Gelly dropping commentary like a pro horse race caller. Visualize: lots of hidden drafting tricks, room twiddles, resource madness. It’s chaos, by design, with random stuff tossed in for giggles. Try solving puzzles faster than you can blink, with both brains and luck on deck. Two masterminds in action. Chess in a whirlwind, if you fancy that imagery.

There’s a whole video of this brain brawl on Games Done Quick’s YouTube. Spoiler alert, though! My jaw hit the floor more than once—found out secrets even after my century of hours lost to Blue Prince. Seriously, who knew the entrance hall could—well, never mind.

This wasn’t just playing a game; it was a reminder. A deep dive into an unfathomable puzzle of a roguelike, constantly surprising you. Never gets old.