Lost Mail Guide: The basic loop
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OverviewYou ring the bell, run packages through an X-ray, and decide whether to accept or decline them. Each day gets stranger and scarier, so this guide covers the core loop, how to protect your rating, and how to spend your cash wisely.
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The basic loop
Step
Each day starts with you at the counter. You control the pace — nothing happens until you ring the bell yourself.
- Ring the bell this calls the next customer and brings their package to your counter.
- X-ray the package run it through the scanner and study what is inside.
- Make your call choose Accept if the contents look safe, or Decline if something seems dangerous.
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Keeping your rating up
TipsThe game tracks every decision you make. A high rating lets you keep playing; letting it fall too far ends your run.
- Look at the X-ray image fully before you decide.
- Do not rush. The bell only rings when you choose to ring it, so take the time you need on each package.
- Each correct call adds to your rating.
Earning and spending cash
SummaryMoney flows directly from accurate judgments. Spend it on upgrades since the days ahead grow harder.
- Cash source making the right Accept or Decline call on a package.
- Upgrades purchased with earned cash to give you an advantage as difficulty increases.
How the days change
WarnThe day-by-day structure means each session pushes into new territory.
Glossary
Glossary- Bell
- The switch you ring to call the next customer and bring their package to your counter.
- X-ray
- The scanner you use to see inside a package and judge whether its contents are safe or dangerous.
- Accept
- The decision you make when a package's contents appear safe, sending it on its way.
- Decline
- The decision you make when a package seems dangerous, refusing to process it.
- Rating
- A score that goes up when your decisions are correct and down when they are wrong.
- Upgrade
- A purchasable improvement bought with earned cash that helps you survive the increasingly difficult days.
Common questions
FAQWhat platforms can I play Lost Mail on?
Lost Mail is playable on mobile, tablet, PC, and console.
How do I earn cash?
Cash comes from making correct decisions — accepting safe packages and declining dangerous ones. Earned cash can be spent on upgrades.
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