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Blue Princeis a game that revolves around discovery, problem-solving, detective skills, anda lot of RNG. It’s a combination of multiple genres, but it merges them all quite well, delivering a cohesive and fun experience for the player that can keep you busy for quite a long time.
Drafting is one of the core mechanics ofBlue Prince, and choosing the right room when drafting is very important when it comes to winning the game. Red Rooms are the big “no-no” rooms in the game that always come with some downside, but there is a benefit to drafting them in the right circumstances.
What Are Red Rooms in Blue Prince?
There are afew different types of roomsinBlue Prince, each boasting a few defining characteristics that make them stand out from the rest and give them importance in the overall flow of the gameplay.
Red Rooms are a type that always comes with a caveat. There are a total ofeight red roomsin the game, and each has a major “con” that makes them an undesirable draft. Some have minor effects, like a lost coin and an extra step cost, while others have massive repercussions, causing players tolose half of their steps.
When Should You Draft Red Rooms in Blue Prince?
There are some scenarios in which it makes sense to draft red rooms inBlue Prince. They do have downsides, but some of them can be mitigated.Some rooms have hidden secrets, others have interactions with different rooms, while some are just good to draft despite their downside.
You should hold on to your gems so you don’t get caught “red-handed” with a set of bad choices.
All Red Rooms in Blue Prince
All the red rooms, except for the Closed Exhibit, can be drafted at any point in your manor exploration. The Standard and Common rarity rooms are easy to find, while the Unusual or Rare rooms can be quite difficult to encounter. However, the Closed Exhibit is aFound Floorplanthat only enters your draft pool after you’ve discovered it in the Drafting Studio.
3
Lose 1 Gold when you enter the Chapel
Reduces chance of finding items
4
One of your three Drafting Choices becomes “archived”
Removes 2 Steps upon entering the Gym
Standard
Cannot see Floor Plans while drafting here but can be powered
Lose half your steps
Increases chance to draw Red Rooms
3 (Security Locked)
Rare
Contains the Red Crown, and all doors to this room are Security Locked
