Beginner Guide • Quick Start

Shelve your first books with a clean route.

This five-step sequence teaches the controls and the matching logic without turning your first session into a cross-library scavenger hunt.

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Your first-session rule

Finish a small, readable route before chasing speed or upgrades.

Controls at a glance

EInteract / pick upChoose a misplaced book
FDropRelease the book you carry
ClickPlaceShelve at the matching spot
MobileOn-screen buttonsUse the matching touch actions

Your five-step first shift

01

Choose one vivid color

Do not begin by grabbing every book you see. Pick one color that stands out and use it as your first visual filter.

Why it works: A narrow search keeps you oriented and reduces unrelated trips.

02

Pick up one book

Press E to interact or pick up. On mobile, use the on-screen interact button. If you need to abandon the attempt, F drops the book.

Why it works: Learning the basic interaction before routing removes control friction.

03

Read before you walk

Read the title, then scan the labeled category or section codes. Codes such as 1A, 1B, and 1C help narrow the destination.

Why it works: The book title and shelf label are your routing system.

04

Place with matching titles

Carry the book to its matching labeled section and place it by clicking. Keep identical titles together instead of scattering them.

Why it works: Consistent grouping makes the next match easier to recognize.

05

Repeat locally—or ask for a hint

Clear nearby books in the same color before changing focus. If a destination is unclear, use a hint rather than wandering.

Why it works: Focused repetition builds label knowledge while hints end stalled searches.

Stuck is a signal, not a failure.

Use a hint when the title-to-section match is unclear. A hint is part of the route, not something to save forever.

Next lesson

Turn the first route into a repeatable loop.

Learn exactly where progress, points, and upgrades fit.

Learn the core loop →