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About TM - Prologue
Tavern Master – Prologue lets you design a medieval tavern from scratch. You can purchase tables, benches, lights and decorations, then arrange them to create a space that fits any theme you imagine.
The game requires you to keep guests supplied with food and drink, manage staff salaries and moods, and research upgrades. It serves as a preview of the full Tavern Master, which will add events, hotel rooms and multi‑floor buildings.
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Building and Furniture
The first step is buying tables and benches so guests have places to sit. Each piece occupies floor space, so the amount you can seat depends on how you arrange the furniture.
Lights are bought separately and must be placed so every seat is illuminated. Proper lighting is presented as part of the building process and contributes to a comfortable visual environment for patrons.
- Experiment with compact versus spread‑out table layouts to see how seating capacity changes.
- Place lights near groups of seats to ensure each area receives illumination.
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Staff Management
You can hire bartenders to fill drinks and waitresses to serve them, forming the core service loop for guests. When a kitchen is built, a chef can be hired to prepare food.
Staff mood is linked to the salary you set; choosing the wrong salary can cause mood to drop.
- Adjust salaries gradually and watch any mood indicator that appears.
- Balance the number of bartenders and waitresses with the size of your seating area.
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Decorations and Lighting
Purchasing decorations is described as a way to attract more visitors, linking visual appeal directly to higher patron numbers.
Lights, bought separately, ensure each seat is well lit. Together, decorations and lighting shape the tavern’s atmosphere and can influence how many guests choose to stay.
- Combine decorative items with functional lighting for a balanced look.
- Observe which decorations seem to draw more guests over time.
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Research and Upgrades
The game lets you upgrade your tavern by researching new features. The source does not detail the specific effects of each research option, so you can discover what each unlock provides as you progress.
Research acts as a progression tool, allowing you to unlock capabilities beyond the initial setup and tailor the tavern to your preferred style.
- Prioritize upgrades that directly affect service efficiency.
- Track which researched features give the biggest boost to patron numbers.
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Kitchen and Food Service
Building a kitchen unlocks the ability to serve food, and you can hire a chef to manage meal preparation. Food availability is listed as a requirement for keeping customers happy.
Combining food service with drink service creates a fuller offering, letting you cater to guests who want both meals and beverages.
- Add a kitchen early to diversify your menu.
- Balance food and drink stocks to avoid shortages.
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