Borderland Guide: First thing to do
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OverviewBorderland is a multiplayer Roblox game inspired by Alice in Borderland, where you survive a series of death games across 19 different minigames. This guide covers the controls, the types of games you'll face, and how to approach each one.
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First thing to do: learn your controls
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Sprint is your most important control, and the button depends on what you're playing on.
- Sprint on PC hold Left Shift to run faster than your normal walking speed.
- Sprint on console press L2 to sprint instead.
- Read the game name and rules shown on screen when each new minigame loads.
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The four types of games you will face
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The 19 games in Borderland fall into four broad styles. Knowing which style you are in the moment a round starts helps you react faster than players who are still figuring it out.
- Chase games (Tag, Hide and Seek, Kick The Can) — sprint and stay hidden or outrun whoever is chasing you.
- Puzzle and strategy games (Checkmate, Osmosis, Labyrinth) — slow down, look at everything in the environment, and think before you move.
- Survival and escape games (Solitary Confinement, Runaway Train, Boiling Death, Distance) — work with other players to find the exit or safe zone.
- Battle games (Battle Royale, Zombie Hunt, Target, Witch Hunt) — you are competing directly against or alongside other players.
- Other rounds (Sacred Fortunes, Beamline, Beauty Contest, Dead or Alive) — each has its own twist, so reading the round description carefully matters.
Playing with friends
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The game is designed as a multiplayer experience and works well with a group. Friends can communicate strategies in rounds where teamwork is rewarded.
- Use chat to share what you spotted — a hidden exit or a chaser's position shared quickly can help the whole group.
- Replaying the same game with friends helps you discover routes and tactics you missed the first time.
What to check when you keep losing a round
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If the same game is beating you every time, run through this list before blaming luck.
- Did you read the rules at the start, or did you skip them and guess?
- Are you walking through rounds where sprinting would keep you safe?
- In puzzle rounds, have you searched the whole environment rather than just the obvious areas?
- Are you watching what successful players do differently and adjusting your own approach?
Glossary
Glossary- Sprint
- Running at increased speed, activated by Left Shift on PC or L2 on console.
- Death game
- A round where players who fail the objective are eliminated from that minigame.
- Joker round
- A minigame assigned a Joker card rather than a numbered suit card; Borderland has several of them: Beamline, Sacred Fortunes, Zombie Hunt, Runaway Train, and Kick The Can.
- Battle Royale
- A game mode where multiple players compete until only one is left standing.
- Card rank
- The playing card symbol shown for each game, used to identify which minigame is coming up.
Common questions
FAQWhat happens when I lose a round?
You are eliminated from that minigame, but Borderland is a collection of separate minigames, so the next round gives you a completely fresh start.
Can I play solo, or do I need friends?
You can play solo and you will be matched with other players. The game is designed around a multiplayer crowd.
Do I need to spend Robux to access all 19 games?
All 19 minigames are available without spending anything.
How do I unlock the Winner badge?
The Winner badge is awarded for being the last player standing in the last player standing mode.
Why does each game have a playing card next to its name?
The card rank is how the game labels each minigame, matching the Alice in Borderland theme the developers built the game around.
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