Store Expansion & Lot B Guide
DIRECT ANSWER:
- Requirements: You must reach Store Level 20 and save $5,000 in cash.
- How to Purchase: Open your store computer or smartphone and access the Real Estate / Expansion tab.
- The Hidden Value: Expanding into Lot B does not just grant more square footage—it increases the game's daily customer spawn cap, directly increasing total daily foot traffic and revenue potential.
1. Why Rushing Shelves Before Expanding Fails
Many beginner shopkeepers make the mistake of packing their starting room with 20 shelves before expanding:
- The Customer Cap Bottleneck: In Lot A (starter store), the game engine caps how many shoppers spawn per hour. Adding more shelves past a certain point yields diminishing returns because there are simply not enough shoppers to browse them.
- The Lot B Multiplier: Unlocking Lot B removes this barrier and allows higher customer density throughout the entire operating day.
2. Recommended Store Zone Division After Lot B
Once the dividing wall comes down and Lot B opens, organize your shop into two distinct wings:
- Wing 1 (Lot A - Fast Retail):
- Place card pack displays, boxed booster sets, and sleeves.
- Dual checkout counters staffed by cashiers near the main entrance.
- Dual Auto-Scent machines at the front threshold.
- Wing 2 (Lot B - High-Margin & Community):
- High-value glass showcases for graded single cards.
- Card game tournament play tables (for passive table fee generation).
- Backroom warehouse storage shelves to keep restockers away from front retail foot traffic.
3. Financial Checklist Before Upgrading
- Do not buy Lot B the moment you reach $5,000.
- Have at least $7,500 total bank balance:
$5,000for the expansion deed.$1,500for initial new shelving and inventory to fill the new space.$1,000safety buffer for daily rent and employee payroll.
4. Summary & Verification
- Tested on: Version 0.40+ on PC / Steam.
- Key Takeaway: Unlocking Lot B is the primary catalyst for scaling past $3,000/day revenue by lifting the customer spawn ceiling.