Experience the thrill of managing a card shop in TCG Card Shop Simulator, where you can sell booster packs, tabletop games, accessories, and hunt for thousands of rare cards in your collection.
Comprehensive Guide to TCG Card Shop Simulator – Packs, Aromas, and Employees
Fundamental Controls
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| TAB | Access your phone for stock orders, event management, and store expansion options. |
| R | Access your card album or interact with boxes and packs or rotate furniture. |
| Q | Interact with items (to pick up or hold) and place items on shelves. |
| AND | Rotate furniture after picking it up. |
| C | Pack up furniture once it’s picked up. |
| Right Mouse Click | Retrieve items from shelves for opening or placing elsewhere. |
| Left Mouse Click | Pick up and hold items or place them on various surfaces. |
Procedure for Purchasing Stock
Acquire stock through two applications on your phone: Table Top, focused on tabletop games, and Stock Order, which provides a broader selection including boosters, accessories, and figurines.
You’ll need to buy a specific license initially to order stock in set amounts. Various licenses exist for larger quantities but it’s best not to rush into acquiring these in the early stages due to limited shelf space. Their true value becomes apparent once your store expands, making it easier to manage bulk orders without excess hassle.
Initially, you can purchase stock as needed, but as your shop grows, it may become burdensome to continuously buy during busy days. As a solution, excess stock can be stored on Warehouse Shelves, allowing workers or yourself to restock directly to the display shelves.
Setting Prices for Items
Once you’ve placed an item on the shelves, set its price promptly, particularly on sale days. Failing to do so may lead to selling it below market value, resulting in a financial loss.
To find a competitive selling price, use the Market Price option, adjusting within 10% of the suggested price. Keep in mind that market prices fluctuate regularly, so it’s wise to check every few days to avoid mispricing your goods. Customers will not be pleased with inflated prices! A popular pricing strategy is to match the market price for bulk items like booster packs, while slightly marking up novelty items.
Use the bar graph in the price interface’s upper right corner to access each item’s price history. If you stock up on items in advance, be mindful that their resale value may decline, even if you’re selling at market price.
Disposing of Boxes
Unused boxes can clutter your shop, so you should dispose of them by picking them up and taking them to the trash area outside. Simply click on the trash can to discard the boxes you are carrying. Avoid using the Q key, as it will place boxes above the trash instead of inside it.
Alternatively, you can acquire Trash Bins through the MY DIY app for easier disposal within the store.
Opening Packs and Acquiring Cards
Collecting rare cards is a thrilling part of owning a TCG shop. To open packs, follow these steps:
- Use the left mouse button to select up to eight card packs (hold for quick collection).
- Press the R key to open a selected pack.
- Hold the left mouse button to unwrap the pack.
- Click the left mouse button to view the cards from each pack, holding it to speed up the display.
The game will indicate the value of the cards and the total worth of each pack opened. Remember that card values can change daily, allowing you to either keep the cards for your collection or sell them on a Card Table.
Accessing Customer Reviews
To see customer feedback, open your in-game phone and tap on Reviews, which provides a timeline of all customer opinions. Regularly reviewing these will help you pinpoint areas needing improvement. Common issues include unpleasant odors, inflated prices, and slow service, which you’ll want to address promptly to retain customers.
Tackling Unpleasant Odors
Smelly customers are easily identifiable thanks to the green odor indicator surrounding them. If you ignore odor management, your other patrons will become unhappy and may leave negative feedback. Combat bad smells by acquiring the Auto Scent M100 through the MY DIY app. Once placed in your store, add two Cleansers by picking them from the shelf and interacting with the machine to eliminate the bad odors.
Don’t forget to activate the Auto Scent M100. It features two bars indicating the levels of cleanser remaining, which only require replenishment when depleted. Depending on the size of your shop, one unit might not suffice to manage odors effectively, so consider investing in additional units as your business grows. Upon reaching Shop Level 40, access the more powerful Auto Scent T1000, which offers a broader coverage area. It’s advisable to place scent machines near Play Tables to keep areas frequented by customers pleasant.
Correcting Change Errors
You may round the change given by a few cents to save on time, but the game will flag when errors occur. If you input incorrect change amounts, right-click the denomination you want to remove from the change tray. For example, if you mistakenly included a $50 bill, right-click to retract it from the tray.
This method only applies to the exact denominations originally placed on the table. If you input five $1 bills and wish to remove them, you cannot retract it by just right-clicking the $5 bill; instead, you must click on the $1 bills individually from the tray.
For card payments with incorrect values, click the X on the POS terminal to delete individual numbers. Remember that you must manually adjust the decimal in payments where applicable.
Activating Store Lighting
Nights in the shop can get quite dark. Turn the lights on by clicking the light switch located near the entrance. To save on electricity, consider keeping the lights off during the day.
Managing Bill Payments
Running your shop incurs costs—they include rent, utilities, and employee wages. Open the Pay Bills app on your phone to check your funds and bill due dates. The balance will increase with each day you operate, not due to interest but simply as a result of ongoing expenses. Always aim to pay bills on time to avoid complications such as losing power.
Recruiting Employees
As you reach certain Shop Level milestones, you can hire workers using the GO Recruit app on your phone. These employees handle checkout counters and can manage restocking from available excess items, though they won’t procure new stock. Hiring workers is important, allowing you time to focus on opening packs and searching for ultra-rare cards to maximize profits.
While early-stage workers may be slow, they prove beneficial during slower afternoon hours. Rely excessively on them during peak periods in the morning and evening, or risk receiving negative feedback.
Hosting Store Events
Initiate TCG tournament events in your store using the Manage Events app on your phone. Customers can participate at Play Tables. You can customize the event format to enhance the experience, but be aware that each event incurs a cost deducted from your cash every time you open your shop (except for the first complimentary event). It’s advised to finalize your event format prior to opening.
Note that your store can accommodate a maximum of 28 customers simultaneously. After seating about six to nine tables, the game’s AI typically restricts further accommodation until previous customers leave. I recommend limiting to around six tables for balanced sales flow without overcrowding. For maximizing profit, consider eliminating Play Tables as stationary patrons reduce overall foot traffic.
Expanding Your Shop
If you find your store space cramped, consider expanding via the RENO BIGG app on your device. Each expansion comes with a several hundred dollar cost and is a one-time permanent expense. However, keep in mind that expanding increases your rent obligation, so avoid overextending without adequate financial resources!
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