Welcome to the whisker-twitching world of Cat Mail Co., where the daily boat brings more than just letters—it delivers a delightful puzzle wrapped in fur and tape. As the manager of this cozy island post office, your job is to sort through a chaotic backlog of packages and deliver them to the eclectic locals by moonlight. But what happens when a recipient describes their parcel in a way that makes no sense at all? When the box they’re describing simply doesn’t seem to exist in your inventory, confusion sets in quickly.
This guide is your official dispatch manual, designed to clear up the common misinterpretations that stump new postmasters. We will decode exactly what the game is asking for by breaking down the recipient’s message into its core components. By learning to parse the Name of Recipient, the Box Shape, the Decorative elements, and the Constraints, so you will never be stuck staring at a pile of parcels again. Let’s get sorting!
Parcel Descriptions
| Description | How To Identify |
|---|---|
| First, Middle and Last Name | Will show the first name, and the initial will be the middle name. e.g. “Denis Von Darkclaw”, the parcel will be “Denis V |
| First and Last Name | Will show the first name, and the initial will be the last name. e.g. “Jax Jellybeans”, the parcel will have “Jax J.” |
| First Name | Will show the first name, but you won’t know the last name |
| Last Name | You will only know the initial on the parcel |
| “It’s a letter” | Thin, blue or brown with round edges. Grid Size: 1 x 2 x 0.5 |
| “Just a small box, nothing special.” | Grid Size: 1 x 2 x 1 Short package, rectangle, not a letter. |
| “It’s a small package” | Grid Size: 1 x 2 x 1 or 2 x 2 x 1 Short package max 1 grid tall |
| “My parcel is cube shaped.” | Grid Size: 2 x 2 x 2, 3 x 3 x 3, 4 x 4 x 4 |
| “It’s a mid-sized package… with a cord all around.” “My package has a rope around it… That’s the only thing I know.” | Grid Size: 2 x 3 x 2 or 2 x 4 x 1 Either a round, long package, or a box with a lid on. Always with a black or white cord. |
| “I hope this parcel will fit on my bike.” | Grid Size: 2 x 4 x 2 or 2 x 5 x 2 It is a sideways long package |
| “The package should be the same size as me” | Grid Size: 2 x 2 x 4 Tall package |
| “The parcel has handles” | Grid Size: 2 x 3 x 2 Holes on both sides of the parcel for easy grip |
| “It’s a big box… I’m building a cardboard castle.” | Grid Size: 3 x 3 x 3 Medium to big package with striped tape around |
| “I hope you have someone to help you because it’s heavy.” “You look strong enough; it’s really not lightweight.” | The parcel will have a special “Heavy” sticker on it. |
| “Be cautious; it’s a fragile box.” | The parcel will have a special “Fragile” sticker on it. |
Cold Packages
Cold packages need to be stored in the cooler room, or they will get damaged at the end of the next shift.
- “My package is a box of ice creams.”
- “My package is supposed to be refrigerated.”
- “My package is a special fish delivery.”
- “Have you stored my cold package properly?”
- “I am waiting for my delivery from [Any Island], I hope you kept it cold enough.”
- “My package is from [Any Island], I hope the trip didn’t let it cool down.”
- “I ordered special catnip seeds, they need to be refrigerated so they don’t sprout.”
Warm Packages
Warm packages need to be stored in the heated room or they will get damaged at the end of the next shift.
- “My package is supposed to stay warm for better preservation.”
- “My package is a bunch of special fire dragon scales.”
- “My package is from [Any Island], I hope the trip didn’t let it cool down.”
- “I’m waiting for my delivery from [Any Island]. It needs to be stored in a hot room.”
Dark Packages
Dark packages need to be stored in the dark room or get damaged at the end of the next shift. They do not get damaged during the night. The room is unlocked after clearing the parcel pile in the cooler room.
- “I ordered midnight spores, they need to stay away from the light.”
- “Have you stored my dark package properly?”
- “My package contains photographic films, they have to stay in a dark room.”
- “My package is very special, it needs to stay in a dark environment.”
Sun Packages
Sun parcels need to be stored in the light room or get damaged at the end of the next shift. They do not get damaged during the day. The room is unlocked after clearing the parcel pile in the heating room.
- “I ordered sunflowers, they need a lot of light.”
- “My package is very special, it needs to stay in a bright environment.”
- “My package is supposed to stay in a bright room.”
