When I first started playing TCG Card Shop Simulator, I always wondered what that extra (initially) unusable door at the back of the shop was. Turns out, it’s basically a storage room… or at least that’s what a lot of people use it for, myself included.
Unlocking it is actually hilariously simple, but I see a lot of people still getting confused by that dang door. So, below will be literally everything you need to know about that room and a few tips on storing stuff.
That’s “A Lot” of Extra Space
See what I did there? But seriously, that door leads to what’s referred to as “Shop Lot B“. No, it’s not an entirely new store location, but rather an extension of your shop that you can unlock later on. This is the coveted “storage room” that people have been looking for.
In your smartphone’s RENO BIGG app where you buy expansion upgrades, you should see the option to unlock Shop Lot B for a whopping $5,000 if you have the appropriate level for it (I believe it’s at around 15). There’s a catch, though.
As you’d probably expect, this will significantly and irreversibly increase the amount of rent you’ll need to pay. If your store is getting really cramped and you can’t afford to buy more space, consider checking out the Better Collision mod first so you can rearrange shelves and such with fewer restrictions.
SIDE NOTE: Check out my guide on how to install mods too if you don’t know how. The modding community has been really helpful with all the QOL stuff!
I Unlocked Shop Lot B… Now What?
Once you purchase the upgrade, both of the doors leading into that room will automatically swing open and reveal a narrow space for you to plop down, well, anything really. It’s quite literally just more space for your shop.
Personally, I use it as a place to store all of my products. Look, a lot of us have already accepted that the mysterious locked door leads to a storage room, so it just feels right to treat it like one.
Using It For Storage
By this point of the game, if you can afford to open up the extra lot, then I’m gonna assume that you’re also already paying somebody to stock shelves for you. This is where the so-called storage room comes in handy.
In case you weren’t already aware, there are warehouse shelves at the DIY shop’s catalog. These are great for organizing products that you’ve yet to put up for sale, since they’re only used for storing cardboard boxes (full or otherwise).
If you don’t like the idea of putting these in the main shop area, Shop Lot B’s got you covered. Put all of your warehouse shelves in here and start assigning products to each section by placing boxes on them.
Employees assigned to restocking will automatically put stuff in your designated shelves as long as there’s space allocated for it. Obviously, they’ll also take items from these if they need to restock anything.
Locking Up The Lot
If customers walking into the lot is a little too immersion-breaking for you, well, you’re in luck. As silly as the idea may be with how open it already is, you can still treat it as a “private” space by flipping over the sign at the door. This will ensure that everyone but employees will only use the main entrance.
They’ll still barge in there if you have products or play tables set up in that area. For instance, just take a look at dollar store Walter White over here playing cards in my storage room:
Wrapping Things Up
In conclusion, the mythical “storage room” is really just a more expensive expansion that happens to work as a decent warehouse of sorts. If you want a separate area for your warehouse shelves or just hate the idea of leaving cardboard boxes on the sidewalk, then this upgrade is absolutely worth it as long as the rent won’t bankrupt you.
I’ve seen way more creative uses for this lot too, and since you can put anything in it, feel free to experiment with it on your own. For example, you can place another cash register in there and use it as a secondary shop that only sells merch instead of card-related stuff.
Honestly, just let your imagination run wild. It’s part of what makes games like TCG Card Shop Simulator fun to begin with!