Written by Michael Owen | Back to the Dawn

Solving the Mailroom Puzzle in Back to the Dawn
To complete this challenge, you’ll need to:

• Finish Owen’s CD quest
• Uncover the Inmate Property Storeroom access code
• Pass multiple Charisma checks

Starting the Mailroom Puzzle

Step 1: Initiate the CD Quest

• Take the mailroom job and interact with the CD on the left side
• Gain a sticky note clue and begin the puzzle
• Bonus: Earn Agility XP and currency by exploring thoroughly

Step 2: Trigger the Fire Alarm

• Find the fire alarm near vents/walls in the mailroom
• Required: Matchstick to activate it
• Caution: Plan an escape route through vents first
• Only works after interacting with the CD

Acquiring the Mailroom Code

Progress Requirements

• Repeat mailroom tasks, starting on the right wing and ending at the left processing station
• Unlock Owen’s dialogue tree through consistent job completion

Dialogue Path for the Code

• “Fish for clues about the code”
• “Talk about TV”
• “Continue the conversation”
• “Ask about his favorite team” (Charisma Level 15 required)
• “Follow up on his favorite player”
• “Ask about the legendary season” (Charisma Level 16 required)

Success grants the code: 2481.

Using the Storeroom Code

• Re-enter the mailroom after obtaining the code
• Complete mail processing tasks to reach the left wing
• Input 2481 on the storeroom keypad
• Interact with the lower-right table inside to finish the quest

FAQ

Where is the fire alarm located?

Near vents or walls in the left wing. Requires a match and escape route.

Why won’t the alarm activate?

Complete CD interaction first—puzzle progression is sequential.

What’s the storeroom code?

2481, unlocked via Owen’s dialogue path.

Required Charisma levels?

Level 15 and 16 for team-related questions.

Can I guess the code?

Impossible—dialogue progression is mandatory.