Bits & Bobs - Controls at a Glance
A few practical bits before fate gets dramatic.
If you are not prompted to press a button, don’t fret. Trust the grid, it is your guide.
Mostly Everywhere
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| D-pad Up / Down | Move through lists and menus |
| D-pad Left / Right | Cycle options (spread, deck, sounds) |
| A | Confirm · advance · select |
| B | Back · Open diary in the Hub |
During a reading
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Crank | Shuffle the deck |
| A | Finish shuffling · move from cloth area · advance reading text |
| Left / Right | Cycle through cards on the cloth |
| Up / Down | Zoom in and out on a card |
| B | Go back to the cloth on the last scroll |
In the diary
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| D-pad | Left side of the page · browse entries · zoom in/out cards |
| Crank | Scroll text on the right-hand page |
| A | Unlock · open · select |
| B | Go back · close |
Take your time. Rushing blurs the mind. And if the answer feels strange, ask again tomorrow.

Playdate diagram source: https://sdk.play.date