Baldi's Basics Plus is the expanded, standalone follow-up to the original Baldi's Basics in Education and Learning — the viral horror-parody game where a friendly-looking teacher turns terrifying the moment you answer a math question wrong. The "Plus" version rebuilds the game from the ground up with:
Randomized layouts — the school's hallways and rooms rearrange every time you play, so no two runs are the same
New characters and enemies beyond the original cast
A save system, letting you continue progress instead of restarting from scratch every session
Expanded game modes added gradually since its early-access launch
If you grew up with the original free browser version, Plus is a significantly bigger, more replayable game built on the same core idea: collect items, solve the school's mystery, and don't get caught.
Here's something worth knowing before you go looking for it: Baldi's Basics Plus is a paid game, sold through Steam and other official storefronts by its developer, Basically Games. It is not the same as the original Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered, which is the free browser/HTML5 version commonly found on unblocked games sites.
If what you're actually after is a free, browser-playable version you can jump into instantly without downloading or paying anything, that's Baldi's Basics Classic — and that's the version featured in our library. This guide covers Plus's mechanics and controls since they carry over closely between both versions, but we want to be upfront about which version is actually free to play in a browser.
Action
Key
Move
W A S D or Arrow Keys
Look around
Mouse
Interact / Pick up items
E
Sprint
Shift (limited stamina)
Use item from inventory
Number keys 1–7
Pause menu
Esc
Controls are near-identical across both the Classic and Plus versions, so tips below apply either way.
Explore the school and collect all seven notebooks scattered across the halls and classrooms.
Answer Baldi's math questions correctly when he catches you near him — get one wrong, and he starts moving faster, permanently, for the rest of that run.
Use items strategically. Things like the Zesty Bar (temporary speed boost), Bsoda, and Playtime's jump rope can help you escape or navigate faster.
Watch out for other characters — Playtime, Principal of the Thing, and others each have their own behavior and can hinder or help you depending on the situation.
Reach the exit once you've collected all seven notebooks to win the level.
Don't panic-answer math questions. A wrong answer is permanent for that playthrough — Baldi never slows back down. Take the extra half-second to actually solve it.
Learn the sound cues. Baldi's ruler-slapping sound gets louder as he gets closer; use it to judge whether to keep exploring or start running.
Grab items even if you don't need them yet. Inventory management matters more later in a run when you're being chased from multiple directions.
Memorize exits, not just notebook locations. Since layouts randomize, knowing general map logic (where exits tend to cluster) matters more than memorizing a specific run.
Is Baldi's Basics Plus free to play? No — Baldi's Basics Plus is a paid title sold on Steam. The free, browser-based version most unblocked games sites offer is Baldi's Basics Classic.
Can I play Baldi's Basics Plus unblocked at school? Paid Steam games generally can't run through a browser-based unblocked games site, since they require the Steam client and a purchase. The free Classic version, by contrast, runs entirely in-browser and works on most school Chromebooks, subject to your school's network policies.
What's the actual difference between Classic and Plus? Classic is the original short, free game. Plus is a full remake with randomized layouts, more characters, save support, and ongoing content updates — built as a complete, standalone commercial release.
Is the game appropriate for all ages? Baldi's Basics uses jump-scare horror elements and chase sequences. It's generally rated for a general audience but can be intense for younger or more sensitive players — worth checking before recommending it to a classroom setting.
Baldi's Basics Plus expands on everything that made the original a viral hit — bigger levels, more characters, and real replay value — but it's a paid release, not something you'll find embedded free on a browser games site. If you want the same core experience for free right now, Baldi's Basics Classic delivers the same chase-and-collect gameplay instantly in your browser.
Looking for more games like this? Browse our full Unblocked Games G+ library for more free browser games you can play right now.