Pick one color
A single vivid color makes misplaced books easier to track.
Start with one color, read every label, and shelve your first books without wasting a trip. This fact-checked route turns a 2,400-book recovery into one calm shelf at a time.
Official game page ↗FIRST SHIFT
2,400
Quick start
Make the library smaller before you try to make yourself faster.
A single vivid color makes misplaced books easier to track.
Match the title to its labeled category or area code.
Place identical titles together instead of scattering them.
Ready for the exact controls? The full walkthrough starts with your first pickup.
Follow the Beginner Guide →Core gameplay loop
The loop stays simple even as the collection grows.
Spot a misplaced book, starting with one vivid color.
Read its title and the labeled category or area code.
Carry it to the matching section and group identical titles.
Place the book to earn progress or points.
Buy efficiency upgrades, then repeat toward all 2,400 books.
Progress without burnout
Learn labels first, reduce long crossings next, then aim for the official first-book, halfway, full-completion, and five-hour badge milestones.
Plan your progression route →Avoid wasted trips
Crossing the library for unrelated colors, skipping area labels, and avoiding hints all make a simple task feel larger.
Fix the five common mistakes →Your next shelf
Keep this guide open and complete your first focused shelving route.
Start the Quick Guide