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Baldur’s Gate 3 Coloring Book Easter Eggs Explained
The official Baldur’s Gate 3 colouring book, released on 11 August by Ten Speed Press, contains hidden references to the role-playing game’s characters, locations and quests. Illustrator Jaki King has explained several Easter eggs in a Reddit post and video, giving fans another way to revisit Faerûn and rewarding close attention to the book’s artwork.
The 80-page book includes companions and settings from the Underdark to Baldur’s Gate. Its most elaborate reference is Raphael’s chessboard, arranged as move 18 of the 1851 “Immortal Game”, whose sacrifices reflect the choices players make to finish the game; other details reference spiders in the Goblin Camp, Grymforge’s floor and lava strategy, the Arcane Tower lift, Minsc and Boo’s location, and the rescued gnome Obelia Toobin.
In short
- Baldur’s Gate 3 colouring book hides detailed game references.
- Raphael’s chessboard recreates a famous 1851 match.
- The 80-page book is now available for under $20.
Explained simply
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a role-playing game set in Faerûn, a fantasy world where players guide a group of adventurers through a story shaped by their choices. Its companions, quests and locations range from the Underdark, a vast realm beneath the surface, to the city of Baldur’s Gate.
The game is made by Larian Studios and draws on the Dungeons & Dragons setting and rules. Players encounter characters such as Raphael, a devil with his own plans, and Minsc, an eccentric ranger often accompanied by his miniature giant space hamster, Boo.
The colouring book turns scenes from the game into artwork, with small details that refer to particular characters, places and events. Recognising them can help readers connect the pictures to the choices and adventures they experienced in the game.