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Lost in Play Opening Guide: Alarm, Clock, Dog, and Mask

Released: Standard Steam version guide · Updated 2026-10-13

Ring the alarm to wake the brother, then make a mask with box/scissors. Remember the clock's second hand too.

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1: Dream tea party

Distinguishes who uses an item and where to deliver it from merely collecting it. Descriptive names identify locations rather than reproduce official translations of every UI label.

TargetRequired actionThen
3 dandelionsOperate left/right to turn them all tealTouch the appearing creature and continue.
Tea partyPlace the cup taken from the stone faceOpen the gate with the received key.
Gate diskOverlay warm-colored light on cool-colored lightTake the moon watering can and return it to the tea party.

2: The alarm's 3 tools

Distinguishes who uses an item and where to deliver it from merely collecting it. Descriptive names identify locations rather than reproduce official translations of every UI label.

TargetRequired actionThen
BatteryAim the lamp at the eyes under the bedTake it from the fallen toy robot.
Winding keyClose the cupboard while the toy cat is outsideTake the dropped key.
ScrewdriverMove the box under the brother's bed leftClimb it to the upper shelf.
AlarmRemove 3 rear screws and orient the battery correctlyConnect gears and use it on the brother.

3: Clock, dog, and box

Distinguishes who uses an item and where to deliver it from merely collecting it. Descriptive names identify locations rather than reproduce official translations of every UI label.

TargetRequired actionThen
ClockRestore the pendulum; hour at 5, minute at 12, second at 9Compare the family-photo clock and take the revealed key.
DogDream sheep board to wake it with the bellPush sheep to the destination. Full intermediate inputs not included.
Yellow ballShow it to the dog and throw at the targetThe dog displaces the cat, freeing the box.
ScissorsOpen the drawer with the clock keyCombine with pen/box for the mask.
Running gameMatch shadow positions 6 consecutive timesA miss resets the streak.

Optional radio action

Frequency Modulator requires operating the radio at least 10 times; check it among the 5 optional conditions in all 19 achievements. Try before leaving the living room.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Q1 Is setting the clock to five enough? ▼
A

Set hour hand to 5, minute to 12, and second to 9.

Q2 Cat will not leave the box ▼
A

First wake the dog with the bell, show the yellow ball, and throw it at the target in sequence.

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