Level 399

## Level 399: "The Neon Arcade"

### Description:

**Level 399** is a seemingly infinite arcade that has an appearance and layout resembling most of the arcades present in The Frontrooms, such as food courts and play areas. It's noteworthy for its large number of arcade machines, including a variety of titles. Some arcade machines contain games that require high-performance PCs, mobile devices, or video game consoles, Some lost video games like Polybius and Gizmonauts, among others can also be found here intact. Due to the nature of the games in question, it is unknown if the level is pulling these games from the Frontrooms or creating them itself. There are even some non-game programs available that are in an arcade machine. Facebook and Microsoft Word, on-top of obscure programs like Cellebrite UFED4PC and Google Calendar for Samsung Smart TV (2010/2011) have be found here. Some other found applications like Apple's App Store are largely unfunctional, as they were not made for the device and thus cannot download apps. Other noteworthy non-video games like Pinball Machines and Air Hockey are also relatively common, but only in select areas. Like in a typical arcade, the outside area represents a parking lot—cars, streetlights, and trees can be seen through the windows. However, the windows’ strength makes it incredibly difficult to enter that area. As a result, no exploration has ever been done outside of the building.

When you enter this level, you will be given an indestructible sheet of paper with a list of tasks to complete at the front counter. Completing the instructions will allow you to exit The Backrooms. These tasks are random and could be things like finding, eating, or using a certain item, entering and exiting a different level, or killing a certain entity, among others. You will also be given a red button that will instantly take you back to this level other than if you’re in The Void along with a few certain levels, since some of the tasks will require you to go to different levels. If you lose the list or the button, it will teleport and appear on your person again. If you exit through the glass door without completing your tasks, you will be taken to Level -55 where you will suffer a fate worse than death.

The arcade machines are durable and resist to damage, though some feature noticeable dents and other small signs of wear. To play a game, simply insert any coin-shaped item, as the machines can take any currency or object that fits. It has been noted that as wanderers become invested in the game, lasting negative mental effects of the Backrooms are mitigated, and wanders have described a sense of ease and normality. Any attempt to damage the machine has resulted in the attacker becoming unconscious. Fortunately, there has been no long-term damage recorded. Regardless, attempting to cause damage or dismantle the machines is not advised.

The arcade machines may lose their anomalous properties if brought out of the level, but the games or applications will still function and operate the same. **Level 399** is often said to evoke a feeling of security and comfort in wanders.

It has been noted more than once that meteorites have rained down from the ceiling, at sporadic times. However, no damage to the level or any person has ever been recorded. Researchers have hypothesized that they are simply illusions created by the light structures of the building, though no formal conclusion has ever been reached.

399 is split into 4 areas, which are as follows: 399-1, 399-2, 399-3, and 399-4. Until recently, 399-4 was thought to not exist, as exploration past 399-3 was almost impossible due to radiation levels exceeding survivable amounts.

### Colonies and Outposts:

#### Café Studio 52-1:

The Café Studio has an outpost in this level, a big dining room with an infinite amount of food, Almond Water, and more. They also have calming music to chill with and a giant pool with relaxing water.

#### The Waiters:

The Waiters have a colony which teaches you how the arcade games work, and if you request them to join their colony, they will say "You need to get our job first." If you ask them for food and water, they will oblige, and deliver you the things you requested.

#### Frontrooms Organization:

* This, as the name suggests, isn't as a colony or outpost, but most likely to be an organization.
* If you ask, they might let you join.
* They also lead helpless travelers to the glass doors.

### Entrances and Exits:

#### Entrances:

* Certain arcade machines in Level 199 can lead to here.
* One can find an extremely rare, large purple colored unstable wall at a specific point of Level 11. No-clip through it to be sent here.
* Run TRUEEND.EXE on The End's computer.
* Theories suggest that the level can be entered through one point in every single level, including The Void as reports of someone coming here from the void were discovered. Many other levels have extremely hard to pull off exits to **Level 399** which range from falling asleep to no-clipping through a weird wall (this has no chance to send you to the void if done properly) or getting "eaten" by a very specific entity to teleport here.
* There is a small chance of that wandering through Level Critical long enough would make you end up in here.
* There has been only 1 instance of someone falling into the level from The Frontrooms.
* Entering a Mall in Level 11 has a 20% to bring you here.
* Finding The Office in Level 4 will lead one here.

#### Exits:

##### Via Arcade Machines:

* If you play any arcade machine while being deemed "Evil", you'll have to play the game to leave.
* Playing any game about laundry can lead you to Level 200.
* Getting a Game Over in any final level of a game will make you fall through the floor and wake up in Level Fun =) ( METHOD HIGHLY UNRECOMMENDED )

##### Usual Ways:

* Completing your tasks and walking through the glass doors will send you to The Frontrooms.
* Taking an elevator made of stone will cause it to crash and lead to Level 922. This elevator is very rare to appear, however.