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The Yield

A minimalist dystopian inspection sim. Check packages, verify codes, and fill out reports. Every mistake triggers a mechanism above your head. Don't let the scale fill up.

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Ballast
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Ballast
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About the Game

Your task: Finish the shift.

In the "The Yield" distribution center, there is no room for mistakes. Every package coming out of the chute is a test of your skills. On the wall, there is a scale with five indicators. Every error you make triggers a mechanism above the ceiling. Five mistakes — and your shift ends immediately. There is no way out.

Total Inspection
Examine every cargo from all sides. In this world, data is everything. Look for hidden codes, check the weight, and monitor the temperature. Remember: The System does not tolerate mistakes.

System Verification
Use the terminal to check serial numbers. Every character must be in the right place. A single wrong digit could cost you your career... or something much more valuable.

Deep Diagnostics
Scan the contents and check your street tablet. Make sure there is nothing extra inside and that the delivery address actually exists.

Final Verdict
Mark all violations on the worksheet and make your final decision. Green button — the package is clear. Red button — a defect was found. But be careful: the blade descends with every wrong press.

Can you stay focused as the scale fills up?

Features:

  • Interact with scanners, terminals, and mechanical buttons.

  • Feel the pressure of a system where efficiency is the only law.

  • A minimalist 30-minute experience where every mistake brings the blade closer.

  • A unique blend of paperwork simulation and hidden threat.

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