Atmosphere is one of the five crucial aspects that determine your restaurant’s rating in Restaurant Tycoon 3, alongside Service, Food, Expansions, and Hygiene. A high Atmosphere rating not only makes your restaurant look more beautiful but also makes it more attractive to both regular and VIP customers.
Here is a comprehensive guide to understanding and boosting your restaurant’s Atmosphere.
How to Increase Atmosphere
The primary way to increase Atmosphere is by purchasing and placing decoration items. All these items can be found in Build Mode (click the leftmost box icon on your screen) under the Decorate category.
Key Decoration Item Categories:
Art: Contains wall patterns, structures, paintings, vases, and fountains.
Outdoor: Provides pathways, various types of rocks, and other outdoor decorations. (Outdoor items can be placed both inside and outside your restaurant).
Nature: Focuses on flora like trees, shrubs, flowers, and potted plants.
Fun: Offers fun items like slides, balloons, plushies, and drum sets.
Electronics: Includes televisions, clocks, fans, and air conditioners (AC).
Pro Tip: Placing many items of the same type (e.g., many TVs) still counts and will continuously add to your Atmosphere points.
Other Ways to Boost Atmosphere:
Add Roofs: Adding more than five roofs to your building will increase Atmosphere.
Play Music: Playing music will add to your Atmosphere. You can use the game’s default soundtrack (Restaurant Tycoon OST) or purchase new songs with Diamonds for the radio.
Source of Funds (Cash) and Beginner Priorities
Source of Cash: All decoration items require Cash. You can earn Cash by:
Completing customer orders.
Claiming the latest promo codes from the developers.
Beginner Priority Tips:
Initial Investment Focus: As a beginner, your main priority should be improving food quality and service speed. Invest your Cash first in staff (chefs and waiters) and better kitchen equipment.
Decorations Come Second: Only after your kitchen and service are stable should you focus on decorations to boost Atmosphere and attract VIP customers.
Expand Your Space: Decorations require room. Perform expansions (which cost around $1,200 to $1,800 in the early stages) to give yourself more space to place decorative items.
FAQ
Q: What is the fastest way to increase Atmosphere?
A: The fastest way is to spam cheap decoration items from the Decorate menu in Build Mode. Items like small plants, clocks, or TVs are great for quickly raising your score.
Q: Does playing music really increase Atmosphere?
A: Yes, playing music from the radio provides a permanent Atmosphere boost. You can use the free default soundtrack or buy new songs with Diamonds.
Q: Should I focus on Atmosphere as a new player?
A: No. As a new player, prioritize your Cash on kitchen equipment and staff first. Once you have a steady income, then invest heavily in decorations for Atmosphere.
Q: Do outdoor items work inside?
A: Yes! Items from the Outdoor category can be placed both inside and outside your restaurant, making them very versatile for decoration.
Q: How do I get more Cash for decorations?
A: Serve customers quickly to earn Cash. Also, always check for new promo codes released by the developers for free Cash and other rewards.
Conclusion
Increasing Atmosphere is a strategic move to take your restaurant to the next level and attract more VIP customers. The key is to:
Access Build Mode and explore the Decorate category.
Buy items from various categories like Art, Nature, and Electronics.
Don’t forget to add extra roofs and play music.
Manage Cash wisely: Prioritize your kitchen first, then invest in decorations once your restaurant’s operations are running smoothly.
With the right decorations and management, you will create the perfect restaurant ambiance and watch your Atmosphere rating soar!