Event

TCG Event is an in-game application in TCG Card Shop Simulator that allows players to run card game tournaments within their store. By hosting these events, players can generate passive income and attract customers to the shop, enhancing the store’s reputation and customer loyalty.

Overview

TCG Event allows players to organize card game tournaments without requiring active participation. The player’s role is limited to selecting the type of event each day and ensuring sufficient Play Tables for customers to participate in matches. This feature provides a convenient source of passive income, as customers pay to participate based on their playtime, making it beneficial for store revenue.

Event Unlocking and Customer Participation

Events unlock progressively as more customers play in the store and complete matches. Each customer is charged according to their active playtime with an opponent. Customers who are sitting alone or waiting for an opponent do not incur any charges until they are actively engaged in a match. Some customers may play for less than an hour, while others may play for several hours. Fees are automatically calculated based on time spent playing, so, for example, a Standard event customer who plays for only 30 minutes would pay half of the hourly rate.

Most events, except for the Standard event, have a daily cost to run, regardless of the number of customers participating. Players should consider the shop’s capacity to host matches and the estimated number of participants to determine if hosting higher-cost events will be profitable.

Event Impact on Card Prices

Each event influences the pricing of certain card types, increasing the price of specific cards or packs while decreasing the price of others. When planning events, players should consider the effect on card prices, especially if they plan to sell specific cards during or after the event to maximize revenue.

Events are available daily from the store’s opening until 9:00 PM. Customers without an opponent by closing time will not have contributed any playtime revenue. Players should allow ongoing matches to complete before closing to maximize daily income and consider customer purchases post-event.

Events

The following table provides details for each type of event available in TCG Card Shop Simulator, including requirements, costs, and effects on card prices.

Event	Req. no. of customers who played to unlock	Cost per day ($)	Player fee per hour ($)	Break-even cost ($, per hour match)	Effects
Standard	n/a	0	7	n/a	(+) Random rarity pack and card price might increase (-) Random rarity pack and card price might decrease
Pauper	50	50	8	3.13	(+) Common pack and card price might increase (-) Rare, Epic, or Legendary pack and card price might decrease
Fire Cup	100	70	10	3.5	(+) Cards with Fire element might increase price (-) Cards with Earth element might decrease price
Earth Cup	150	70	10	3.5	(+) Cards with Earth element might increase price (-) Cards with Water element might decrease price
Water Cup	200	70	10	3.5	(+) Cards with Water element might increase price (-) Cards with Wind element might decrease price
Wind Cup	250	70	10	3.5	(+) Cards with Wind element might increase price (-) Cards with Fire element might decrease price
Vintage	500	200	15	6.67	(+) Cards with First Edition border might increase price (-) Cards with certain border might decrease price
Silver Legacy	750	250	18	6.94	(+) Cards with Silver border might increase price (-) Cards with certain border might decrease price
Golden Star	1,000	300	22	6.82	(+) Cards with Gold border might increase price (-) Cards with certain border might decrease price
EX Battle	1,500	400	28	7.14	(+) Cards with EX border might increase price (-) Cards with certain border might decrease price
Full Expansion	2,500	500	35	7.14	(+) Cards with full art might increase price (-) Cards with certain border might decrease price
Holo Heaven	5,000	700	45	7.78	(+) All foil cards might increase price (-) Certain card packs or cards might decrease price

Tips for Event Management

1. Evaluate Event Costs: Higher-cost events should only be chosen when the store can accommodate enough matches to cover the daily event cost. 2. Monitor Card Prices: Use the price effects of each event to plan card sales, capitalizing on price increases. 3. Use Spare Play Tables: Ensure you have sufficient Play Tables to accommodate players and maximize earnings. 4. Complete Matches Before Closing: Allow matches to finish by 9 PM to maximize hourly income from each participating customer.