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The Tunnel of Joy is a secret level of the backrooms.

Description

Photo taken by M.E.G. Scientist upon entry.

Photo taken by M.E.G. Scientist showcasing ladder leading to an attic at the end of the tunnel.

The "Tunnel of Joy" has been described as a one way tunnel which splits into two tunnels, it may seem endless at first but it feels closer as you go

The first known evidence of this level was a series tapes recorded by a M.E.G. Scientist often referred to as AU-13 as well as a photograph of the tunnel upon entry in 2013 on the 6th of June at 6am.

Other evidence includes tapes recorded by three wonderers, one of which was found dead, another which mutated into an Insanity and one one which has remained anonymous ever since.

The last known evidence was another series of tapes recorded by M.E.G. Researchers PTP-19 and JTF-20 on the 6th of June 2017.

Here’s all the information we can gather from Evidence and Audio Recordings.

Upon entry, one will observe a room surrounded by smooth colourful wallpaper, the room is quite the average size and has an unknown source of light, it connects to the Tunnel of Joy which is completely dull and made of smooth solid concrete.

The tunnel goes on until it eventually splits into two equally sized hollow tunnels which end up meeting together at the exit hole.

Be careful as the tunnel has many entities including Hiders, Seekers, Skin-Stealers, Hounds and Insanities.

The temperature throughout the level is estimated to be around 13°C but gets colder the longer you stay in this level.

As you go deeper into the tunnel, you will begin to feel joy, not much is known about why or how this occurs but do not fall for it, this feeling could lure you towards the entities.

The best way to get through the tunnel is to trace your progress as you go by, it doesn’t matter which tunnel way you go as you will always end up where both tunnels meet at the exit hole. Do not go back unless you are chased by an entity, make sure to stay silent and walk quietly as entities could easily sense or hear you due to the quiet environment.

Once you reach the end of either of the tunnels you will find a ladder where both tunnels meet, the ladder goes through an attic hole, this hole is known as the exit hole and although you may see it closer than it actually is due to hallucinations, this hole indeed leads to an attic like room with a door which leads you to a random level and has a small chance of leading you back to the your previous level when you go through it.

This information was gathered from the following audio recordings:

Audio recordings

Discovery

This series of tapes was recorded by a M.E.G. scientists commonly referred to as AU-13.

Discovery: Tape #1

Thursday, 6th June 2013 at 6:03am

  • BEGIN TAPE

Hello MEG, AU-13 here, it appears I have discovered a new level

I’m not sure how I got here but I’m carrying my explorer bag and I think I’m prepared to explore

I’m currently in a room covered in colourful wallpaper with an unknown source of light

I can see a pretty deep tunnel and it looks like it’ll take a bit of time to get through

Luckily I have an explorer's rope which I traded from MEG members of the crimson forest which I have already tied to the area where I have spawned, a camera and a few tapes to record updates of my journey which I have received from MEG on my last journey

I also happened to trade some food and almond water from previous levels so hopefully that will help if the level turns out to be long

I’m really worried and I don’t know if I’ll ever come back

This is the first time I have gone solo and made a discovery on my own

I’ll update you on the next tape

  • END TAPE

Discovery: Tape 2

Thursday, 6th June 2013 at 6:47am

  • BEGIN TAPE

Hello again MEG, I have explored the tunnel and it turns out to be a one way tunnel which keeps getting wider as I go

I took a picture of the tunnel from spawn a few minutes after recording that tape

It’s been quite some time and I feel quite a weird feeling of joy as I’m going through the tunnel

I don’t know why I feel this but it’s making me feel much less worried about being here

I’ll keep you updated

  • END TAPE

Discovery: Tape 3

Thursday, 6th June 2013 at 9:23am

  • BEGIN TAPE

Hello once again MEG, this is my 3rd tape and I’ve been wondering this tunnel for a long time

I don’t know how long I’ve been here but I’m starting to lose hope in leaving

I’ve also noticed that every step I take the slower I go, at this rate walking feels like crawling on the floor and body feels quite heavy

I’m staring to think I should give up but I’m overwhelmed with this weird sensation of joy which has brought me mixed feelings and weird thoughts of wanting to stay here

I spotted a few hiders and seekers throughout this level which I have tried my best to stay away from

I was also chased by a huge entity in the dark depths of the tunnel, but I couldn't risk looking back at it except glimpsing at it

I don’t know how long I can going

I just need a signal, a sign of hope to keep me going

I’ll keep you updated you on the next tape

  • END TAPE

Discovery: Tape 4

Thursday, 6th June 2013 at 12:32am

  • BEGIN TAPE

Hello MEG, this is the 4th tape and I’ve made a new discovery

Apparently this tunnel eventually splits into two

I’ve picked the right side tunnel because I believe I have seen a Skin-Stealer or some other entity on the left side tunnel and ran off to the right side tunnel as fast as I could

I hope I don’t regret my decision

This level may be the strangest level I have ever been on

I hope the next tape I record will be the last for good and I’m hoping to make a safe return

  • END TAPE

Discovery: Tape 5

Thursday, 6th June 2013 at 5:58pm

  • BEGIN TAPE

Hello MEG, this is tape 5, I’ve found a place to get some sleep after roaming the right tunnel for hours and with no near threats

I’ve been walking for a few minutes and I can see a light source and a ladder possibly leading to an exit!

It looks quite close and it seems it will probably take a few minutes to get there

I’ll update you when I get there

  • TAPE END

Discovery: Tape 6

Thursday, 6th June 2013 at 6:44pm

  • BEGIN TAPE

Hello MEG, this is tape 5 and it appears the exit hole wasn’t so close

That may either be some weird illusion or I may have been hallucinating

I’ve taken a picture of the room which appears to be an attic with a door leading to an outside reality of some sort

I’m about to walk through the door so here goes nothing

  • END TAPE

Discovery: Tape 7

Thursday, 6th June 2013 at 8:04pm

  • BEGIN TAPE

Hello MEG, I am happy to inform you that I have made it out of the level and I have found my base

I have reunited with my partners and I’m more glad than ever to be back home

This is the final message, this was quite a strange journey, and I hope I never return there

  • END TAPE

Calm Wanderer

This tape was recorded by an anonymous wanderer and was retrieved later by M.E.G. researchers PTP-19 and JTF-20.

Friday, 6th June 2014 at 6:04am

  • BEGIN TAPE

Hello?

Can anyone here me?

I found this on the floor, I’m not sure what it’s for but I just got here and I feel really scared

I’ve been trapped in this weird dimension going from one reality into another and I have nothing but questions to ask

I hope I make it out of this one alive but what even is the point

Why am I here? Before I got here I was living a normal life and now all of a sudden I’m chased by horrifying creatures in a weird dimension

By now I’m guessing this is a recording tape of some sort, so if you’re hearing this, just know that you’re not alone

  • END TAPE

This wanderer remains anonymous to this day and M.E.G. has no information on whether they have made it out alive or not.

Lost Wonderer

This tape was recorded by an anonymous wanderer and was retrieved later by MEG researchers PTP-19 and JTF-20.

Saturday, 6th June 2015 at 6:05am

  • BEGIN TAPE

Hello? Can anyone hear me? I don't know how this works, perhaps it's a tape of some sort? If you've just arrived into this level, just know that I'm wearing navy blue jeans, a striped white shirt, and brown shoes.

  • END TAPE

This wonderer's body was supposedly found deep into the tunnel two years later.

Panicking Wanderer

This tape was recorded by an anonymous wanderer and was retrieved later by MEG researchers PTP-19 and JTF-20.

Monday, 6th June 2016 at 6:02am

  • BEGIN TAPE

HELLO? HELO? HELP! HELP ME! IS ANYONE THERE? PLEASE HELP ME! WHERE AM I? WHAT IS THIS PLACE! HELP!

  • END TAPE

This wanderer is believed to have mutated into an insanity found a year later.

The First Duo

This series of tapes was recorded by M.E.G. researchers PTP-19 and JTF-20 who were the first duo to enter this level.

The First Duo: Tape #1

Tuesday, 6th June 2017 at 6:06am

  • BEGIN TAPE

Hello MEG, PTP-19 here with JTF-20, it appears we have entered the Tunnel of Joy

We are ready to explore the tunnel, we have a few tapes with us, some food and almond water, an explorer's rope which we have tied to spawn, as well as the rope which AU-13 had tied to spawn 3 years ago still in good condition, so we decided to use each rope individually

We also have an explorer’s bag which has a map of the tunnel and an explorer’s guide which includes a description of all visited level and this level is on the book

We have found two recorded tapes from wonderers who have been on this level and hopefully we will return them once we are back

We’ll keep you updated in a few tapes and we’ll record when we find something interesting

  • END TAPE

The First Duo: Tape #2

Tuesday, 6th June 2017 at 9:47pm

  • BEGIN TAPE

Hello MEG, JTF-20 here, everything is going as described, we have stumbled upon a few entities and have began to experience the feeling of joy described around an hour ago

We’re in good health but we’re both having strange hallucinations

All is going well so far, we’ll keep you updated

  • END TAPE

The First Duo: Tape #3

Tuesday, 6th June 2017 at 12:21pm

  • BEGIN TAPE

Hello MEG, JTF-20 here, me and PTP-19 were just chased by a hound, we took a look back and were swiftly chased but thankfully we have made it out alive

We then spotted an Insanity far behind us but we overran it and now it's out of sight, we believe it may have been a mutation of a panicking wonderer which we had heard from one of the tapes.

I hope we find an end to this nightmare

We'll keep you updated on the next tape

  • END TAPE

The First Duo: Tape #4

Tuesday, 6th June 2017 at 1:32pm

  • BEGIN TAPE

Hello MEG, JTF-20 here, we have found a dead body deep into the tunnel

The body appears to have the same description as one from a tape which we had found earlier recorded by a lost wanderer

I feel traumatised from this discovery, I fear every step I take

I hope we both make it out alive

We’ll keep you updated on the next tape

  • END TAPE

The First Duo: Tape #5

Tuesday, 6th June 2017 at 3:17pm

  • BEGIN TAPE

Hello MEG, JTF-20 here, me and PTP-19 have split ways on the tunnel, I have chosen to go through the right side of the tunnel and JTF-20 has decided to go on the left side

I hope all goes up and we both make it out of here as soon as possible

I’m extremely exhausted so if I find a good spot, I’ll try to sleep if I can

I’ll keep you updated on the next tape

  • END TAPE

The First Duo: Tape #6

Tuesday, 6th June 2017 at 5:53pm

  • BEGIN TAPE

Hello MEG, PTP-19 here, it’s probably been a few hours since me and JTF-20 have split ways and it hasn’t been too bad

These tunnels seem to be much longer but calmer and less entity infected, I have found a good spot to sleep so I’ll take a nap and I hope all goes well

  • END TAPE

The First Duo: Tape #7

Tuesday, 6th June 2017 at 7:22pm

  • BEGIN TAPE

Hello MEG, JTF-20 here and thankfully I have met once again with PTP-19 at the meeting of both tunnels, we found the exit hole and have climbed up the ladder to find the attic as pictured, I don’t know where this door will lead us but I guess we’ll see

  • END TAPE

The First Duo: Tape #8

Tuesday, 6th June 2017 at 8:41am

  • BEGIN TAPE

Hello MEG, JTF-20 here, I’m happy to inform you that me and PTP-19 have made it out of the Tunnel of Joy and are currently at safe a MEG base.

This is the final tape and I hope that no one goes through this level ever again.

  • END TAPE

Discoveries

  • M.E.G. Scientist AU-13 discovers the "Tunnel of Joy".
  • M.E.G. Scientist AU-13 discovers the "Hider" and "Seeker" entities.
  • M.E.G. Scientist AU-13 discovers the "Joy Sensation2.
  • M.E.G. Scientist AU-13 discovers that the level slows you down as you go deeper into the tunnel.
  • M.E.G. Scientist AU-13 discovers the two way tunnel split as well as a Skin-Stealer on the left side of the tunnel.
  • M.E.G. Scientist AU-13 discovers the exit-hole which leads to an attic-like area.
  • M.E.G. Scientist AU-13 discovers that the doors could lead you to your previous level.
  • M.E.G. Researchers PTP-19 and JTF-20 discover tapes left by anonymous wonderers.
  • M.E.G. Researchers PTP-19 and JTF-20 discover a Hound deep into the tunnel.
  • M.E.G. Researchers PTP-19 and JTF-20 discover an Insanity deep into the tunnel.
  • M.E.G. Researchers PTP-19 and JTF-20 discover that the door could lead you to a random level.

Entities

And other entities roam the Tunnel of Joy.

Entrances and Exits

Entrances

Every year, on the 6th of June, a random person or group will no-clip out of their level into the Tunnel of Joy at around 6am.

Exits

To exit you must go through the first tunnel then pick any side once the tunnel splits, both sides meet at the exit hole which is an attic-like area which has doors which you to a random level but have a small chance of leading you may to your previous level.

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