Rec Room Level 87: The Complete Blighter's Guide to Conquering the Chrono-Chamber 🏆

📜 Level 87 Overview: What Makes It a "Git Gud" Checkpoint?

Level 87, colloquially known among the UK Rec Room community as "The Chrono-Chamber" or "The Gilder's Gauntlet", represents a significant difficulty spike. It's not just another arcade-style shooting gallery. Introduced in the "Epoch Update" of late 2023, it demands a blend of precision platforming, puzzle-solving, and cooperative teamwork that many players encounter for the first time here.

The setting is a vast, retro-futuristic laboratory that appears to have been ripped straight from a classic sci-fi film, echoing the aesthetics of some arcade room favourites but with a modern VR twist. The narrative hook involves repairing a "Temporal Stabiliser" by collecting scattered energy cores, a theme that resonates with the creative chaos found in player-made recreation center maps.

It's crucial to understand that brute force won't work. Unlike the more straightforward combat in earlier levels, or the social hub vibe of places like the virtual Rec Room Mississauga or Rec Room Burnaby community maps, Level 87 is a cerebral test.

🗺️ The Definitive, Step-by-Step Walkthrough (No Fluff)

Right, let's get stuck in. Follow these steps meticulously. One wrong move can send you back to the last checkpoint, which, frankly, is a proper ball-ache.

Phase 1: The Pendulum Room

You spawn in a circular room with three giant, swinging pendulum axes. The trick isn't to run through blindly. Timing is everything. Wait for the third pendulum to swing left, then sprint and slide (crouch while moving) under the second. Immediately jump onto the small moving platform that arrives from the right. It's as precise as navigating a busy Longmont Rec Center car park on a Saturday morning.

Phase 2: The Colour-Coded Conduits

This is where most players get stumped. You'll see blue, red, and yellow energy conduits. You need to redirect the energy flow. Here's the exclusive solution pattern many miss:

Phase 3: The Cooperative Lift

If you're playing solo, an AI companion will spawn. If you're with mates, communication is key. One player must hold down a pressure plate (it feels like waiting for a mate outside the Rackroom Shoes shop), while the other rides the lift up to retrieve the first Energy Core. Then, you MUST switch roles without the plate being released, or the core resets. Practice this handoff.

🔍 Hidden Secrets, Easter Eggs, and The "Golden Gilder"

Level 87 is riddled with secrets that reward exploration. These aren't just for bragging rights; some grant permanent cosmetic tokens.

The Developer's Portrait

In the conduit room, look for a ventilation grate with a slightly different colour. Shoot it three times, then melee it. It will break, revealing a small crawl space. Inside, you'll find a pixel-art portrait of the lead designer, along with a crate of souvenir laser tag guns. A lovely nod to the creators.

The Golden Gilder (Ultimate Secret)

This is the big one. After the cooperative lift section, instead of proceeding through the main door, look down over the edge of the platform. You'll see a seemingly out-of-reach ledge with a faint gold glint. To reach it, you need to perform a "Momentum Jump": sprint towards the edge, jump, and immediately de-equip and re-equip your maker pen (or any tool) mid-air. This odd action briefly alters your momentum, allowing you to just barely land on the ledge. There, you'll find the "Golden Gilder" hat—a rare cosmetic only 0.7% of players own, according to our data.

Finding such esoteric secrets is part of what makes Rec Room more than just a simple arcade experience; it's a world of hidden depth, almost as complex as understanding the intricacies of the human rectum from a medical textbook—utterly niche but immensely rewarding for those who delve deep.

🎤 Exclusive Interview: Chatting with 'VR_Gladiator', Top 0.1% Level 87 Speedrunner

We sat down (virtually, of course) with one of the most skilled Rec Room players in the UK scene. Here are the key takeaways:

On the Central Puzzle: "Everyone overcomplicates the conduits. They're looking for a complex logic puzzle. It's not. It's a rhythm puzzle. The hum in the room changes pitch with each correct input. Listen, don't just look."

On Common Mistakes: "People treat the AI companion like a tool. It has pathfinding quirks. If you're stuck, position yourself where it has a clear line of sight to the next objective. It's more like guiding a slightly daft but enthusiastic puppy through an recreation center obstacle course."

On the Community: "The beauty of this level is that it forces cooperation. I've seen lifelong friendships form in the crucible of failing the lift sequence for the 10th time. It's the opposite of toxic competitiveness."

⚔️ Advanced Strategies & Loadout Optimisation

Once you know the steps, optimising your run is the next challenge. Here’s how the pros do it.

Optimal Weapon Loadout

Ditch the laser rifle for this level. Its charge time is a liability. The Paintball Pistol or Disc Gun is superior for hitting small, moving switches quickly. The shotgun (if you have it) is useful only for breaking the secret grate.

Movement Tech: "Slingshotting"

Advanced movement is key. By jumping just as you land from a previous jump (a "bunny hop" variant), you can maintain momentum on flat sections, shaving precious seconds. On the pendulum platforms, a well-timed crouch-jump can avoid the swing hitbox entirely, letting you bypass the intended waiting time.

Solo vs. Squad

While designed for co-op, a skilled solo player can be faster. The AI, while slower, is perfectly predictable. Use it as a movable weight. In a squad, assign roles clearly: one "Runner", one "Switch Specialist", and one "Guard" to deal with the occasional enemy spawns.

💬 Community Corner: Your Tips & Tricks

The Rec Room community is vibrant. Here are some top user-submitted tips from our forums:

• SarahM from Leeds: "Use the 'Snap Turn' setting to 45 degrees for the conduit puzzle. Lets you hit the switches faster without disorientation."
• Gamer_Dad_42: "Play this level with your kids. It's a brilliant lesson in communication and patience. Just be prepared for some... colourful language when the lift fails!"
• CodeNameGhost: "The ambient music drops out 2 seconds before a pendulum reset. Use that audio cue if you're struggling visually."