Level 3013

## Level 3013 - The Vintage Lanes

**Level 3013** is the **3014th** level of The Backrooms.

## Description

Level 3013 is an eerie and desolate backrooms level that has the atmosphere of an abandoned bowling alley frozen in time. Transported back to the 1950s, you'll find yourself surrounded by faded nostalgia, the distant echoes of bowling balls rolling, and the haunting flickering of red, vintage neon signs.

As you spawn into the level, you'll immediately smell the air of stale cigarette smoke and rotting wood. The walls are adorned with fading wallpaper, looking muted and dull with floral patterns.

The main part of the level looks like the entrance to an old, abandoned 1950s styled bowling alley, which stretches out before you. The lanes are made of cracked and warped wood, while the gutters have rusted and appear completely covered with dust. Dimly lit, flickering fluorescent lights cast shadows that cover the walls. Strangely, these lights appear to be non-Euclidian, and tend to move along the ceilings and walls when you look away. The sound of dripping water and the creaking of old machinery can be heard, which creates an unsettling ambiance.

There are red vintage neon signs that buzz and flicker intermittently. The letters of the signs display words in different languages, but never display correct grammar or spelling, making it hard to understand, even if you know the language written on any given sign. The second part of the level is the arcade section, located to the right of the main bowling alley. The arcade looks entirely different from the alley part of the level, looking significantly more inviting than the alley. Despite being non-Euclidian, the arcade section of the level is the safest part of the level, only containing a few types of dangerous entities. There are arcade machines scattered around the place, which follow real-world physics, despite the non-Euclidian properties of the area these arcade machines are located in. These arcade machines somehow force an urge into your head to play them, but **DO NOT PLAY THESE.** While playing these arcade machines, you will be metaphorically sucked into the gameplay and will not be able to walk away from the machine, allowing the very few dangerous entities of this area to kill you.

Level Hazards:

1. Unsettling whispers: Faint whispers permeate the air, coming from nowhere in particular. They echo throughout the level, causing a sense of unease and confusion.
2. Unstable flooring: Some areas of the wooden lanes have rotted away, creating treacherous gaps and holes. Watch your step to avoid falling into the darkness below.
3. Mysterious fog: Patches of dense, otherworldly fog occasionally appear, obscuring vision and making it difficult to navigate the level.

Level Entities:

1. Ghostly bowlers: Spectral figures in 1950s bowling attire can be spotted gliding silently across the lanes, forever frozen in their final throws.
2. Sentient pins: The bowling pins in this level exhibit strange behavior. They may sometimes rearrange themselves or roll toward unsuspecting wanderers.
3. Shadowy figures: Vague silhouettes can be seen moving in the corner of your eye, disappearing whenever you turn to face them.

Level Goal: The goal in "Vintage Lanes" is to navigate through the eerie bowling alley, unravel its mysteries, and find the hidden exit that will transport you to the next level of the backrooms. Along the way, you may encounter clues or interact with the paranormal entities inhabiting the level.

Cautionary Notes:

1. Stay vigilant and be aware of your surroundings. The level can be disorienting, and it's easy to become lost or trapped in this timeless labyrinth.
2. Be prepared for sudden changes in the environment, as the level may shift and morph subtly, adding to the disconcerting nature of the experience.
3. Avoid engaging with the ghostly entities as much as possible. While they may appear harmless, their intentions are unclear, and interaction could lead to unforeseen consequences.

Remember, in the backrooms, escaping each level brings you closer to finding your way back to reality. Good luck in your exploration of "Vintage Lanes - Abandoned 1950s Bowling Alley"!