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Level 188 Hotel Of Windows
Level 188 is the 189th level of the Backrooms.
Description
Level 188 is an enclosed edifice, with architecture resembling that of a hotel that fills with windows. This level has 2 sections, a courtyard section, and a hotel section
courtyard section
The courtyard section appears to be a large courtyard with numerous small square-shaped windows on each wall on all sides. The majority of the windows in Level 188 are obscured by curtains. You can also enter through the window. This level's windows appear to have a feature that allows you to walk through them. Going through the window will lead you to a hotel room, an empty room, or a large room with an unknown structure. Each room on this level will have its distinct personality. The interior layout room is well known for being larger than the exterior structure. When you enter the windows, be cautious because there is a chance that you will encounter entities. You might be sent to a random level if you're lucky. On rare occasions, you may find the windows that become visible, each seemingly looking into a different location. These visible windows will be referred to as "open" in the hereafter, while some windows that appear to be completely black will be referred to as "closed".
There are an infinite number of courtyards on this level, each with its distinct style. Some courtyards have the shape of a pentagon, rectangle, triangle, or even a circle. Concrete, brick, stone, wood, artificial grass, or a mixture of these materials can be used to create the courtyard floor. Each courtyard can be of different heights, including short, medium, very height, and even infinity. There have also been reports that the courtyard ceiling can appear to be a dark void with many stars on it. The main obstacle seems to be a glass leak that cannot be broken, forcing the wanderer to climb through it. There is also a set of pipes on the side of one of the walls. The liquid that emanates from these pipes is not safe to drink.
Small bridges can be found in the center of some courtyards at this level. The amount of these small bridges is determined by the courtyard's height. The stair can reach these small bridges. There is also a corridor in the courtyard that leads to the hotel section.
Hotel Section
You can enter the interior corridors in the courtyard section. These hallways, each interconnected to reach all rooms in the courtyard section, loop around the level and lead to the interior rooms behind each window; these rooms can be entered via unmarked doors present in each hallway. Most of these doors can be entered, leading to a typical, albeit small, hotel-like interior which might have some supply inside. Be careful when you walk in the corridor because many entities can be found here.
However, an anomalous effect becomes apparent once one attempts to enter a room with an “open” window. When a window is “open” and displays a separate location behind it, the door leading to it will be locked by unknown means. In all known cases, any attempts to forcefully open these locked doors have failed; currently, there is no known method of entering rooms with “open” windows. Conversely, it is unknown as to what occurs when opening the curtains in a room with a “closed” window; all who have attempted this have instantly disappeared, whilst the corresponding window simultaneously changes to display a new location behind it.
Events
In this level, two strange events can occur, which are detailed below.
Neon Event
It will happen at a random time. This event turns any light source in this level (including Wanderer's light source) into neon, giving the level a neon appearance. It's unclear whether or not this event is dangerous. But, over time, this event will return to normal.
Christmas Event
Some wanderers claim to have discovered a Christmas tree and other Christmas decorations in the courtyard's center. But, as time passes, these things will fade away. This event will happen frequently on Christmas Day.
Colonies and Outposts
Due to the nature of Level 188, along with its relatively meager size, establishing colonies or outposts of significant size has proven difficult.
Entities
So far, four entities have been reported in Level 188: The Windows, Smilers, Partygoers, and a level-exclusive entity.
The Windows
In rare instances, certain windows in Level 188 may be seamlessly replaced by a Window entity. It has been reported that shadow-like figures have been spotted behind these windows, motioning for one to enter the room. Rooms correlating to these fake windows should be avoided at all costs.
Smilers
Smilers are usually found in dark areas, and they frequently appear in hotel sections.
Partygoers
Because many levels are connected to Level 188, as well as Level Fun, Many wanderers claim to have encountered partygoers in the courtyard section. This level's partygoers should be avoided at all costs.
Peripherals
The Peripherals are entities thought to be exclusive to Level 188. These entities may appear both in the central courtyard and in the interior hallways of the level. While they are commonly reported, Peripherals do not seem to have a direct physical form. As the name suggests, they only appear in the mid and far peripheral views of a Wanderer. The entities typically materialize as one being, but there have been reports of Wanderers seeing multiple at once in their peripheral vision. These entities are not thought to be hostile, as in all instances thus far, they have only caused minor feelings of paranoia.
Entrances and Exits
Entrances
- Rarely, a window may appear instead of a door in The Hub, which one can enter to access Level 188.
- A window may similarly appear in Level 0, which will also lead to this level.
- Noclipping in Elevator 9 on Level Absolute Infinity of Unknown will lead one to this level.
Exits
- The only known way out of Level 188 is via windows on the walls; some of them can be the exit to a random level.