How do I get into the Backrooms?
Stand still and place sand, gravel, or another falling block directly over your head so it lands on you and suffocates you. Instead of dying normally, you wake up inside Level 0, the yellow wallpaper rooms with damp carpet.
Do I lose my items when I enter the Backrooms?
Yes. Your inventory is cleared completely when you cross over, so anything you were carrying is gone. Treat entry as a fresh survival start and don't bring anything you can't afford to lose.
Can I go back to the Overworld from the Backrooms?
No. Once you enter, the mod prevents any return to the normal world. If you want to keep your Overworld base, make a copy of your world save before you suffocate yourself.
I was mining and suddenly ended up in the Backrooms, what happened?
Suffocating inside any falling block triggers the transport, so gravel or sand collapsing on you while you dig can send you there by accident. Be careful when mining under sand and gravel in a world where you don't want to leave the Overworld yet.
How does the sanity system work and how do I keep it up?
Sanity is a separate meter for your mental state, and you have to manage it alongside hunger to stay alive. Keep both topped up by eating and drinking the Backrooms consumables you scavenge, such as Cashew Water, Royal Rations and the different flavors of Lucky O' Milk.
Where do I find food in the Backrooms?
Search the rooms and crates you come across, starting in Level 0. Level 1's warehouses have supply crates, Level 4's offices have scattered supplies, and Level 6.1 is the snack bar level with vending areas and safe food items.
What are the monsters in the Backrooms and how dangerous are they?
Hounds are fast four-legged hunters that chase you on sight. Smilers lurk in total darkness, Wretches wander empty corridors, and male and female Deathmoths attack from the air. Craft tools and weapons early, avoid lingering in pitch-black areas, and watch above you for Deathmoths.
How do I get from Level 0 to the other levels?
Explore until you find level entrances and exits, which move you between Level 0, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, Level 6.1 and Level 11. Each level looks very different, from Level 2's hot pipe tunnels to Level 11's endless city, so you can usually tell where you've ended up.
What special items does the mod add besides food?
You can find specialized items such as the Squirt Gun, Poison Spray, Wiring Kits and Firesalt. Scavenge everything you find, because you start your Backrooms run with an empty inventory.
Can I use the Backrooms blocks to build my own liminal spaces?
Yes. The mod adds over 50 decorative and structural blocks, including wallpaper, office carpets, vending machines and crates. You can use them to recreate Level 0 or office-style rooms in your builds.