In version 1.4 of Grounded, three new ant queens have been introduced in each colony: the red ant queen, the black ant queen, and the fire red ant queen. Each one requires a specific type of food to trigger different events within the game.
This detailed guide provides you with strategies and secrets for finding and interacting with each of these queens. We cover everything related to the red, black, and fire red queens, including their infected versions. Discover how you can ally with these queens, poison them, or even infect them. This comprehensive manual is designed to help you navigate these complex scenarios with the greatest effectiveness.
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Encounter with the Ant Queens
Interacting with the ant queens opens up a range of strategic possibilities that can alter the course of your game. As you explore this vibrant ecosystem, you will encounter various ant queens, each with their own anthill and unique characteristics. You have the option to offer them different types of food, each with specific effects: from strengthening bonds of friendship to poisoning or even infecting these majestic creatures.
Red Ant Queen:
| Food | Recipe | World Level | Reward | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Juicy | Deliver the mist lab superchip to BURG.L. Buy the recipe in the store. | Base World | Feeding the queen with the juicy food gives you the mutation (Ambassadorant) level 1 that turns the red ants passive, you will also get the red ant baby pet and its golden card. |
 | Poisonous | Find it in the switch room in the same lab. | Base World | The poisonous food kills the queen, providing access to parts of this ant to make her armor, you also get access to a secret area with valuable resources. |
 | Infected | Search near the water area inside the lab. | Base World | The infected food kills the queen, providing access to parts of this ant to make her armor, you also get access to a secret area with valuable resources, but when you go to World Level 1 or New Game + This ant will be an infected ant queen. |
Black Ant Queen:
| Food | Recipe | World Level | Reward | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Juicy | Deliver the sandbox chip to BURG.L. Buy the recipe in the store. | Base World | Feeding the queen with the juicy food gives you the mutation (Ambassadorant) level 2 that turns the black ants passive, you will also get the black ant baby pet and its golden card. |
 | Poisonous | Available on a table after passing several obstacles. | Base World | The poisonous food kills the queen, providing access to parts of this ant to make her armor, also you get access to a secret area with valuable resources. |
 | Infected | Beat the admin assistant and follow the path. Only in New Game Plus 1 | World Level 1 | The infected food kills the queen, providing access to parts of this ant to make her armor, also you get access to a secret area with valuable resources, but when you go to World Level 2 or New Game + This ant will be an infected ant queen. |
Fire Red Ant Queen:
| Food | Recipe | World Level | Reward | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Juicy | Deliver the stump chip to BURG.L. Buy the recipe in the store. | Base World | Feeding the queen with the juicy food gives you the mutation (Ambassadorant) level 3 that turns the fire red ants passive, you will also get the fire red ant baby pet and its golden card. |
 | Poisonous | Requires cutting roots with a tier 3 axe near the jungle entrance. | Base World | The poisonous food kills the queen, providing access to parts of this ant to make her armor, also you get access to a secret area with valuable resources. |
 | Infected | Only in New Game Plus 2, near the entrance under the yard mower. | World Level 2 | The infected food kills the queen, providing access to parts of this ant to make her armor, also you get access to a secret area with valuable resources, but when you go to World Level 3 or New Game + This ant will be an infected ant queen. |
Infected Ant Queens
Infecting the queens transforms not only them but also their entire colony, introducing dynamic and challenging elements into the game for your next playthrough in New Game Plus:
By feeding any of the ant queens with infected food, and then advancing to a new world or New Game Plus, the queen and her colony will evolve. The queen that consumed the infected food will become an infected version, and her colony will be composed of equally infected ants, thus adding an additional layer of complexity and strategy to your gaming experience.
Rewards of Infected Ants
By feeding the various infected queens with the «Moldy Sandwich», the same delicacy used to summon the Spider Mother, you will obtain a variety of exclusive rewards:
| Ant Queen | Food | World Level | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red | Moldy Sandwich (The same given to the Spider Mother). | Base World | Recipe for the Sausage Grinder: A new tool where you can manufacture different exclusive items, including the GlowBasa Link (It’s Level 1). |
| Black | Moldy Sandwich (The same given to the Spider Mother). | World Level 1 | GlowBasa Bracelet: It has 2 effects and can be crafted in the Sausage Grinder. (It’s Level 2) |
| Fire Red | Moldy Sandwich (The same given to the Spider Mother). | World Level 2 | GlowBasa Necklace: It has 3 effects and can be crafted in the Sausage Grinder. (It’s Level 3) |
Infecting an ant queen changes the types of ants in their respective colonies and alters the gaming experience, introducing new challenges and opportunities.
Managing your interactions with the ant queens is crucial. Deciding whether to befriend, poison, or infect each queen can significantly impact your game, influencing everything from the available resources to the difficulty of navigating ant territories.
Mastering the ant queens in Grounded requires careful strategy, a deep understanding of game mechanics, and a willingness to explore and experiment with different outcomes.
Remember, every decision has its consequences, and the path you choose with each ant queen can lead to vastly different gameplay experiences. Good luck and excel in your quest to master the ant queens of «Grounded»!