What does the ancient ruin do in my restaurant?
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The Ancient Ruin is a decorative item in My Restaurant that increases the chances of attracting an Explorer Customer, with a 5% chance when placed alone and a 20% chance when paired with the Ruin Chair. This item is available for purchase in the Shop and requires the player to have reached Prestige Level 1 (Rookie), making it a valuable addition to any restaurant seeking to draw in this unique customer type.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
What is the purpose of the Shrine in My Restaurant?
The Shrine is an item that can be activated every 14 hours, summoning a Mystery Customer and approximately 50 Ghost Customers, but it is considered one of the worst investments as it only generates about 50-100k per use.
Is the Ancient Rune worth it in My Restaurant?
Information on the Ancient Rune is not provided, but it’s essential to weigh the costs and benefits of any item before making a purchase in My Restaurant.
Attracting Special Customers
How rare is the Alien Customer in My Restaurant?
The Alien Customer is a special customer with an unknown natural spawn chance, but it can be attracted with a 1% chance using an Alien Throne or UFO Table, increasing to 5% when both items are paired.
What does the Black Hole do in My Restaurant?
The Black Hole increases the chances of attracting an Alien Customer to the restaurant.
How do I attract Uncle Sam in My Restaurant?
Uncle Sam can be attracted by using the Melted Popsicle, which increases the chance of this special customer visiting the restaurant.
Items and Decorations
What does the Haunted Coffin do in My Restaurant?
The Haunted Coffin was a limited item released in the Haunted Update, but its effect on the restaurant is not specified.
What is the purpose of a Salad Bar in My Restaurant?
A Salad Bar is a buffet-style table where customers can assemble their own salads, but its specific function in My Restaurant is not detailed.
Is the Epic Totem good in My Restaurant?
The Epic Totem has a purely cosmetic effect and does not impact profits.
What does the Snowman do in My Restaurant?
The Snowman unlocks the Gingerbread food item when placed in the restaurant.
What does the Slot Machine give in My Restaurant?
The Slot Machine gives random boosts each time it is used, but it costs $10,000 per spin and can only be used once every 10 minutes.
Customer Interactions
What does the Alien Customer do in My Restaurant?
The Alien Customer orders any food and pays 120 times the price of the food ordered.
What does the VIP Player Statue do in My Restaurant?
The VIP Player Statue is a benefit of purchasing the VIP Gamepass and forms into a statue of the player’s current avatar when placed in the restaurant.
Game Mechanics
How many floors can you have in My Restaurant?
There are currently 10 floors in My Restaurant, with each additional floor increasing the rate at which customers arrive.
What does the Piggy Bank do in My Restaurant?
The Inverted Piggy Bank functions like a Tip Jar, with customers giving a tip of 250%-500% of the recipe they ate, and there is a 65% chance they will deposit a tip.
Miscellaneous
Are there codes in My Restaurant?
BIG Games does not currently offer promo codes for My Restaurant, but players can stay updated by following the game’s pages.
How do I redeem my restaurant code?
To redeem codes in Restaurant Tycoon 2, load the game, select the “Store” icon, type or paste the code into the text box, and hit the “Claim” button.
What haunted house pays $20,000 if you beat it?
McKamey Manor in Summertown, Tennessee, offers a $20,000 prize for completing its haunted house tour, but it is known for being extremely challenging.