the waiting room Guide: First things to do when you join
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OverviewThe Waiting Room is a liminal-space horror exploration game on Roblox made by LB78, where you wander through eerily quiet rooms and discover hidden mechanics. This guide covers the core things to do when you first join, the interactive features scattered around the map, and how the badges work so you have a clear goal to work toward.
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First things to do when you join
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Up to 28 players share each server, so you will rarely be completely alone. There is no tutorial, so just start walking and let the rooms reveal themselves. The main things worth finding are portal paintings, vending machines, and special rooms.
- Walk every room take your time and check each space before moving on.
- Find a portal painting stare at certain paintings and you will be transported to a different realm.
- Look for a vending machine enter a code into the keypad to receive something.
- Check the Birthday Room stepping inside turns your character into a toy that other players can pick up.
- Try the Character Control Room from here you can shrink or grow your character, or swap bodies with another player.
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Interactive features around the map
TipsThe map is packed with things that respond to what you do. Learning what each one does stops you from walking past something interesting.
- Portal paintings send you to a separate realm when you stare at them long enough.
- Vending machines have keypads — typing in the right code gives you something in return.
- The Character Control Room lets you resize yourself or trade bodies with a willing player.
- Cameras are placed in almost every room, so you can watch other players from different angles.
- The Birthday Room turns you into a toy that other players can physically pick up and carry.
- Buying the Lurker gamepass lets you move through the space acting exactly like a clone.
Badge goals and how long they take
TableThere are five official badges. Two of them are tied to playtime, one is given the moment you join, and one depends on being in the right place at the right time.
| Badge | How to get it |
|---|---|
| SECOND 0 | Awarded on joining |
| HOUR 100 | Accumulate 100 hours of playtime |
| WOOHOO.png | Be the 100th player to press a specific button |
| GLEE.png | Separate unlock from GRIN.png — the two are not the same badge |
| REPLICATOR.png | 100-hour playtime reward |
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Glossary
Glossary- Liminal space
- A place that feels like it should have people in it but is strangely empty — the core atmosphere the game is built around.
- Portal painting
- A specific painting you stare at to be moved into a completely different area of the game.
- Birthday Room
- A room that transforms your character into a toy that other players can pick up and carry.
- Character Control Room
- A room where you can change your character's size or swap bodies with another player.
- Lurker gamepass
- A paid gamepass that lets you move through the game acting exactly like a background clone.
- Beta
- An early public version of the game that is still being developed, meaning bugs are common.
Common questions
FAQWhat should I do first when I join?
Just start walking and look at everything. Portal paintings, vending machines, and special rooms like the Birthday Room are the main things to find.
How do I get the WOOHOO.png badge?
You need to be the 100th person to press a particular button, so it comes down to timing and luck.
Why does the game feel buggy?
The Waiting Room is still in beta, so glitches are part of the experience for now. Developer LB78 is actively updating the game.
How do vending machines work?
Each machine has a keypad where you type in a code. Entering the right code gives you something in return.
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