Press Start

## Welcome to the Game of Life or Death

Will you win or will it be game over or cheating?
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**Press Start** consists of two rooms, known as “Press Start” and “Game Paused.” The first room, “Press Start,” is a dark room, approximately 400 square feet, with no doors or windows. The entirety of the level is painted a dark shade of purple, with glow-in-the-dark stars on the walls. These stars are the only source of light.Little else is known about the level itself, as any attempts to damage the walls, floor, or ceiling will result in one being immediately transported to You Cheated. ***Naughty, naughty. Play the game by its rules, and you will find your way out.***The title of the level itself and the room is derived from an arcade machine located in the center of the room, with the words “Press Start!” written on the top. The machine’s exact appearance varies between those who enter the level, with different buttons, joysticks, and other controls.When one approaches the arcade machine, it will automatically boot up, emitting a sound resembling that of a booting-up iMac desktop computer. About one minute from when the machine “wakes up,” it will have finished loading. The Wanderer will them be provided basic information, similar to a TOS in The Frontrooms, with the option to accept or deny. The information reads:
## Welcome to Press Start

This game, created by TH3 TH1N6, will give you the time of your life! And winning this easy game comes with a reward, too: an exit back to your normal reality!But if you choose to play, be careful not to lose all your lives! And remember…there is a special punishment for those who cheat.If you wish not to play, we will bring you to another level. But if you want to reconsider, you can come back anytime!*I, the player, agree to play this game to the best of my ability. I acknowledge there is risk involved, and acknowledge any harm, loss of life, or punishment is not the fault of Press Start Ltd. I agree to not attempt to escape this level while the game is in session through any means, and to not attempt to cheat in any way.*© TH3 TH1N6 for all time. All rights reserved.

***You see, we aren’t evil! We let you choose!***The game the arcade machine loads varies from person to person. However, there are a few common themes. Although none of the games exist in The Frontrooms, some appear to be knockoff versions (such as “MaxiRoom Builds” and “Call Of Toadette”, all adjusted for the machine’s controls.) In addition, it is likely that the game will feature an escape in some form, or involve a rescue. The games also all seem to be designed to slightly unnerve, scare, or terrify the player. Lastly, all games are listed as being made by “TH3 TH1N6”***, the creators of this unique experience.***lies all liesNo matter what game you play, you will have three lives. If you successfully beat the game, or accomplish a major objective, you will either be immediately transported to the victor’s area, or noclip to a random level listed in the exits (other than You Cheated or Level 2763.)Any mentions of this level will be ***improved by someone*** ~~interfered with by one of Entity 1, and by an unknown entity, which seemingly is working against Entity 1~~.It is to be noted that the reason why the survival difficulty is variable is because of the constantly changing arcade game that varies from each wanderer to wanderer. ***That's the fun of it! You never know what's gonna happen next or what you're gonna play! Just give it a try!***While in this room, it is impossible to meet another person or an entity.
## "Game Paused"

***It's alright! Go ahead and pause the game. Sit on the couch until you're ready to play again.***"Game Paused” is a room, similar to the main “Press Start” room, within the level that one is teleported to when they pause *Press Start!*. It takes the appearance of a completely darkened waiting room, complete with a table with magazines and a bottle of Almond Water. Anything one has brought to the level, excluding the clothes on their back, will remain in the main “Press Start” room. When one returns (accomplished by drinking the entire bottle of Almond Water), they will return to the main room, with has remained unchanged since they left.Although it is impossible to meet another person in this room, one will often find one to ten Gamefolk in “Game Paused.” These entities are friendly, and will offer tips and tricks for beating Press Start! However, they will severely punish those believed to be cheaters.Once one leaves the room, it is possible to return up to four more times through pausing Press Start! again.the game still continuesThere was once a confirmed rumor that noclipping into the couch would lead to ***the level you go to when you win***. However, Entity 1 quickly found out about this. Noclipping into the couch will now lead to ***the highly unstable level "cheaters" go to.******There are no colonies or outposts on this level. It is impossible to meet others! Anyone else is a cheater.***only because you made them one
## Entrances and Exits

### Entrances

* So... you want another chance? Get back here without any warning!
* It's possible!
* It's pretty tricky to find Level -2763's pixelated room!
* Do NOT exit Level 761 after noclipping. The exit if you didn't noclipped leads here but it leads to You Cheated instead!

### Exits

* If you beat the game, You Win!
* But if not... game over!
* Stop cheating! We do not allow cheaters here, if you cheat, there is a punishment!
* If Entity 1 sent you here, we will send you to Level 2763!
* Dude, WHY WOULD YOU BULLY MAXI!? That's it! You're getting sent here!
* Knocking someone's stack in TPOT 2 might take you to their revenge.