Understanding Game Mechanics

The Basic Cycle

1. Customer arrives at service window
2. Read order on display board
3. Gather ingredients from storage
4. Prepare shawarma on work table
5. Wrap and throw to window
6. Repeat until shift ends

Time Management

Each night has a set duration with varying numbers of customers:

• Night 1: 5-7 customers (8-10 minutes)
• Night 2: 7-10 customers (12-15 minutes)
• Night 3: 10-15 customers (15-20 minutes)

Efficient service is key to avoiding overwhelming situations.

Normal Lighting

When lights are functioning normally:

• Full visibility of workspace
• Can see customers clearly
• Easy ingredient identification
• No immediate danger

Flickering Lights

When lights start flickering:

• Warning sign of incoming danger
• Usually precedes ghost encounters
• Signals need to hide under table
• Audio cues help identify timing

Complete Darkness

When lights go completely out:

• Power outage event
• Must fix fuse box in backyard
• Navigate by memory
• Time-sensitive task

The Poster Mechanic

During your shift, a Wanted Poster or image may suddenly appear, showing a specific ghostly figure. This is a test of your observation skills.

1. Identify the Target: Look at the poster carefully to see which ghost is currently active.
2. Scan the Outside: Look out the windows or door (carefully!) to find the matching figure. Common locations include near the lightpost or in the darkness.
3. Call the Number: Once you confirm the correct figure is present, use your phone to call the specific "Ghost Number" associated with the event.

⚠️ Warning: Decoys
Be extremely careful not to confuse the target with other entities. Players have reported seeing a "Trash Bag Man" or generic "Black Figures" that are NOT the target. Calling for the wrong entity will fail the event. Only call if the figure outside matches the poster exactly.

Regular Customers

Appearance: Normal human NPCs
Behavior: Order standard items
Danger level: None
How to serve: Follow order exactly as displayed

Regular customers make up most of your orders. They're patient and won't harm you for minor mistakes.

Special Customers

The Strange Person (Night 1)

Appearance: Distorted face, unsettling presence
Order displayed: Random food items
Actual requirement: Bloxy Cola only
Consequence: Death if served wrong order

Trash Bag Man (Night 2)

Appearance: Man carrying suspicious trash bag
Order: Normal shawarma order
Required action: Call 4023 on phone
Consequence: Death if you don't call
Timing: Appears once during Night 2

The Siblings (Night 2)

Appearance: Two customers with similar faces
First visit: Normal order display
Second visit: No order display (use memory)
Consequence: Death if second order is wrong
Key mechanic: Memory test

Hooded Cult Figure (Night 3)

Appearance: Red eyes, hidden face
Order: Chicken wrap only (no vegetables)
Warning: Says "be careful"
Danger level: Medium (must serve correctly)

Bandaged Nurse (Night 3)

Appearance: Bloody bandages, needle in head
Order: Complex multi-item order
Behavior: Follows player with head movement
Danger level: High (follows exact order rules)

Fuse Box Events

Trigger: Random during any night
Duration: Until fixed
Steps to resolve:

1. Notice lights went out
2. Navigate to back door
3. Exit to backyard
4. Find and interact with fuse box
5. Return inside quickly

Pro tip: Memorize back door location before lights fail.

Meat Trompo Events (Night 2)

Trigger: Random during Night 2
Warning signs:

• Meat begins moving unnaturally
• Groaning sounds
• Visual distortion

Required action:

1. Immediately exit through back door
2. Wait outside until event ends
3. Re-enter when safe

Danger: Staying inside during event = death

Ceiling Drip Events (Night 3)

Trigger: Random during Night 3
Visual cue: Black liquid dripping from ceiling
Rule: DO NOT LOOK UP
How to survive:

• Keep camera pointed down or straight
• Continue working normally
• Wait for dripping to stop
• Resist curiosity

Danger level: Instant death if you look up

Hide Events (Night 3)

Trigger: Lights flicker rapidly
Warning: Auditory cue (flickering sound)
Required action:

1. Run to middle table
2. Get under table
3. Hold space bar to close eyes
4. Keep eyes closed until lights return

Danger: Opening eyes or not hiding = death

Incoming Calls

Phone Guy calls:

• Start of each night
• Explains night-specific rules
• Critical survival information
• Must listen completely

Outgoing Calls

You can dial numbers for various functions:

1304 - Save/checkpoint system

• One-time use per night
• Creates respawn point
• Doesn't carry between nights

4023 - Report trash bag man

• Night 2 specific
• Prevents death event
• Must call when you see him

1987 - Easter egg

• FNAF reference
• Unlocks "Call of 87" badge
• No gameplay effect

Available Ingredients

Proteins:

• Chicken (most common)

Vegetables:

• Lettuce (Night 1+)
• Tomato (Night 2+)
• Cheese (Night 3+)
• Pickles (Night 3+) - Note: Often mistaken for beetroot due to color!

Sides:

• Fries (Night 3+)

Drinks:

• Bloxy Cola (all nights)
• Iced Coffee (Night 3)

Preparation Mechanics

1. Lavash (wrap) placed on table first
2. Ingredients added on top
3. Wrap interaction combines all
4. Throw to service window
5. Drinks added separately

Storage System

• Ingredients can run out
• Must restock from storage room
• Plan ahead during quiet moments
• Faster service with good stock management

Order Accuracy

The game tracks:

• Correct ingredients
• Proper drinks
• Special customer handling
• Time efficiency (for speedrun badge)

Audio Cues

Important sounds:

• Phone ringing
• Light flickering
• Meat groaning
• Customer arrival chimes
• Danger warnings

Visual Indicators

Watch for:

• Order display boards
• Ingredient highlighting
• Light status
• Customer expressions
• Event warnings

Hidden Mechanics

Customer Patience: Customers can leave if service is too slow or wrong orders are served multiple times.

Random Events: Some events have RNG elements for timing and duration.

Multiplayer Scaling: With multiple players, more customers appear and events may trigger more frequently.

Understanding these mechanics transforms you from a confused employee into a skilled survivor. Master them all to conquer Road-Side Shawarma!