1 | Start

Welcome, adventurer. The world before you is unwritten, waiting for your story to unfold. Where would you like to journey? A medieval kingdom? Futuristic metropolis? Mystical realm? Or tell me what universe you envision.

2 | Dungeon crawler Carl

Ah, a Dungeon Crawler Carl universe! The Earth has been converted into a massive dungeon for alien entertainment. You stand at the entrance, announcer voices echoing overhead. Are you ready to enter Floor 1 of the dungeon? What's your name, adventurer?

3 | Carl, and I had a cat

Welcome, Carl! And of course, Princess Donut the Hell Beast! Your feline companion hisses as the alien Announcement System scans you both. “CONTESTANT CARL AND COMPANION REGISTERED. SPECIES: HUMAN AND FELINE. PREPARE FOR FLOOR ONE.”

What will you do first?

4 | Check surrounding

You scan Floor 1's entrance chamber. Stone walls with embedded cameras and blinking lights. A backpack waits nearby with basic supplies. Three corridors branch out—one dripping water, another with distant screams, the third silent. Princess Donut sniffs suspiciously at something shiny on the floor.

5 | Enter the labyrinth

“CONTESTANT HAS ENTERED THE DUNGEON! BETTING POOLS NOW OPEN!”

You step into the damp corridor as alien announcer voices boom overhead. Water drips from mossy ceiling tiles. Glowing runes illuminate the path ahead, while cameras track your every move. Princess Donut's fur stands on end—she senses something nearby.

6 | What is it, donut?

Princess Donut growls, her tail puffing twice its size. Her eyes focus on a section of floor ahead. The tiles there look… different. As you watch, one shifts slightly. “TRAP DETECTION SKILL IDENTIFIED,” booms the announcer. “CONTESTANT'S COMPANION SHOWS PROMISE!”

7 | Wait and see

You wait, observing cautiously. The suspicious tile subtly shifts again. Suddenly, a notification flashes in your vision: “PATIENCE BONUS AWARDED!” The announcer laughs. “OUR CONTESTANT SHOWS RESTRAINT! RARE QUALITY!” Princess Donut hisses as a tiny mechanical spider emerges from beneath the trap.

8 | Go around

Smart move! You carefully edge along the wall, Princess Donut following closely. “CONTESTANT DEMONSTRATES BASIC SURVIVAL INSTINCT!” The announcer sounds disappointed. As you pass, the spider suddenly springs, hitting the wall inches from you. A small counter appears: “TRAP AVOIDED: +5 POINTS.”

9 | Look around

Beyond the trap, the corridor widens into a small chamber. Skeletal remains of previous contestants lie scattered—one clutching a bronze dagger. Alien cameras swivel to track you. A floating scoreboard shows “ACTIVE CONTESTANTS: 12,452.” A glowing chest sits in the corner. Princess Donut sniffs the air cautiously.

10 | Trust donuts instincts

Princess Donut's whiskers twitch frantically. She hisses at the chest, then paws urgently toward the skeleton with the dagger. “COMPANION INTUITION ACTIVE!” announces the system. Your cat clearly senses the chest is dangerous but seems drawn to the weapon. The cameras zoom in expectantly.

11 | Come to the weapon

You approach the skeleton cautiously. “CONTESTANT TRUSTS ANIMAL COMPANION! HEARTWARMING MOMENT FOR OUR VIEWERS!” The dagger gleams with unexpected quality—definitely not standard equipment. Princess Donut purrs as you grasp the hilt. System message: “Obtained: Uncommon Bronze Dagger of Sharpness +1”

12 | Look at the dagger closer

You examine the dagger closely. Runes shimmer along its blade—impossible craftsmanship for just “bronze.” A small button on the hilt catches your eye. System displays: “DMG: 8-12, +5% CRIT, SPECIAL ABILITY: UNDISCOVERED.” The announcer chuckles, “OOOOH, CONTESTANT FOUND SOMETHING SPECIAL FROM A PREVIOUS UNLUCKY PLAYER!”