Tip

Why It Helps

Start with the Intern class

The free Intern class gives you extra starting Sanity, making early mistakes less punishing while you learn the game's mechanics.

Save Animal Coins for your first class unlock

Rather than spending coins on minor purchases, prioritize unlocking a class like Secretary or Doctor, as their passive abilities provide value every shift. 

Master patient inspections

Correctly identifying anomalies prevents failed runs and lets you complete more shifts, earning Animal Coins more consistently. Always check the patient's appearance, photo, CCTV, and documents before admitting them. 

Protect your Sanity

Running out of Sanity ends your shift immediately. Buy Coffee early, avoid unnecessary anomaly encounters, and use Sanity-restoring classes if you're still learning. 

Play with a coordinated team

Dividing responsibilities between reception, treatment, observation, and support reduces mistakes and helps your team survive longer, leading to better rewards. 

Upgrade your favourite class

Instead of unlocking every class immediately, invest in one that matches your playstyle. Higher class levels unlock stronger passive bonuses and improve long-term progression.

Complete longer shifts consistently

Surviving more shifts is the most reliable way to earn Animal Coins, which are used to unlock classes and permanent progression.