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Unlock Cards
One card every third day, starting Day 4
Data from build 24651854, updated
Overview
Starting on Day 4, and every third day after, PlateUp! stops your run and makes you pick between two cards: a Food Card that grows the menu, or a Customer Card that reshapes who’s walking through the door. 122 cards exist across every restaurant, 37 Unlock cards in a normal run, 30 franchise-tier cards, 16 Heat and 3 Chill cards for post-Day-15 runs, plus 18 Halloween Tricks, 7 Treats, 7 Setting and 4 Theme cards tied to specific restaurants. Each entry lists its EXP payout and whether it pushes customer count up or down.
Picking a Card
Food or Customer
From Day 4 onward, every third day forces a choice between a Food Card, which usually adds a dish, a topping or new kitchen tech, and a Customer Card, which changes who shows up and how they behave. Customer Cards are the ones to actually read: EXP means nothing if a card also floods your dinner rush with more people than your kitchen can handle. A card that lowers customer count can beat a better EXP payout every time.
Heat and Chill
Heat and Chill cards only show up once you’ve beaten Day 15 on a dish. The 16 Heat cards stack extra difficulty onto a recipe you’ve already finished, for players chasing a harder version of a dish they’ve already mastered; the 3 Chill cards do the opposite and strip pressure out so you can experiment without losing the run. Neither type appears on a first playthrough. Both live entirely in the franchise stage of the game.
All Unlock Cards
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Card
Type
EXP
Customers
- AAdvertising25% more customersUnlockMediumNo change
- AAffordableFocus on serving customers as quickly as possibleThemeNoneNo change
- AAll You Can EatCustomers can order courses twiceUnlockMediumMany fewer
- BBanquet DiningCustomers order without waitingSettingNoneNo change
- BBlindfolded ChefsProcess progress is hiddenUnlockMediumNo change
- BBootstrappingStart with two random free appliancesFranchiseMediumScales with tier
- CCareful AccountingEarn 50% more moneyFranchiseMediumScales with tier
- CCatalogueShop offers an additional blueprint each dayFranchiseMediumScales with tier
- CCharmingFocus on making your customers feel welcome with a personal touchThemeNoneNo change
- CChristmas RushShop offers conveyors every dayUnlockNoneNo change
- CChristmas TreatsShop offers buffets every day Customers order without waitingSettingNoneNo change
- CClosing Time?Customers can arrive after closing timeUnlockMediumNo change
- CCoffee ShopCustomers have less patience, but order instantly and leave less messSettingSmallNo change
- CCoffee Tables
Shops offer coffee tables regularlyFranchiseMediumScales with tier - CCommunityGroup size increases by 1 every 3 days (or every 10 days in Overtime)SettingLargeFewer
- CConveyors
Shops offer conveyors regularlyFranchiseMediumScales with tier - CCouplesDemanding 25% less Service and Wait for Food Together 50% less Delivery Increases all queue patience by 25%UnlockMediumNo change
- CCouponsAll blueprints cost 25% lessFranchiseMediumScales with tier
- CCustomer CrowdsIncreases maximum group size by 1HeatNoneMore
- DDinner RushMore customers shortly before closingUnlockMediumNo change
- DDiscount25% less moneyFranchiseLargeNo change
- DDiscountsEarn 25% less moneyUnlockMediumNo change
- DDouble Brew+50% chance of double ordersUnlockMediumNo change
- DDouble DatesCouples can now come in groups of 4 Increases all queue patience by 25%UnlockMediumNo change
- DDouble HelpingsIncreased chance of double orders Increased side, dessert and starter ordersUnlockMediumFewer
- DDouble HomeworkBlueprint desks grant an extra copyFranchiseMediumScales with tier
- DDubious DesksDiscount Desks can only apply twice, Copying Desks make the original a copy, and Blueprint Desks timings are more unpredictableHeatNoneNo change
- EEasy Street+100% Coin Extra shop blueprintsChillNoneNo change
- EElephant QueuesQueue patience only resets between days Queue patience total and increases are halvedHeatNoneNo change
- EEmpathyCustomer patience is hiddenUnlockMediumNo change
- EEnchantmentEnchant appliances instead of upgrading themSettingNoneNo change
- EEnds and BeginningsChoose a starter or dessert after Day 1HeatNoneMany more
- EExclusiveFocus on making customers happy even to get inside your restaurantThemeNoneNo change
- EExpansion+2 group sizeFranchiseLargeNo change
- EExpectation20% less patienceFranchiseLargeNo change
- FFirst DatesDemanding 25% less Service and Wait for Food Together 50% less Delivery Hit or Miss Randomised thinking and eating times Increases all queue patience by 25%UnlockMediumNo change
- FFlaming KnivesChopping progress is not kept when stopping, and chopping too much will destroy things Food burns 300% fasterHeatNoneNo change
- FFlexible Dining+1 maximum group size -1 minimum group sizeUnlockLargeNo change
- FFloor Protectors
Shops offer floor protectors regularlyFranchiseMediumScales with tier - FFlower Pots
Shops offer flower pots regularlySettingSmallNo change - FFlower PotsShops offer flower pots regularlyFranchiseMediumScales with tier
- FFocusFood burns 50% fasterFranchiseLargeNo change
- FFormalFocus on high standards and expect the same from your customersThemeNoneNo change
- FFriction BurnsOvercooking and overchopping starts firesHeatNoneMore
- FFriendly FacesPatience is doubled -30% customersChillNoneNo change
- GGrabber
Start with a GrabberFranchiseMediumScales with tier - HHealth and SafetyCustomers are slowed by messesUnlockMediumNo change
- HHealth ConcernsCustomers eat very slowly if there are large messes in the roomHeatNoneNo change
- HHerd MentalityAll customers come during rush timesUnlockMediumNo change
- HHigh Expectations20% less patienceUnlockMediumNo change
- HHigh QualityAll processes 20% slowerUnlockMediumNo change
- HHigh StandardsFood burns 100% fasterUnlockMediumNo change
- HHigh Tech SuppliersShop blueprints have a 25% chance to be upgradedFranchiseMediumScales with tier
- HHot DeskingUsing desks makes cabinets catch fireHeatNoneMore
- HHotheadsCustomers with low patience may set their table on fireHeatNoneMore
- IIndividual Dining-1 maximum group sizeUnlockMediumNo change
- IInstant ServiceCustomers order without waitingUnlockMediumNo change
- LLarge Groups+2 group sizeUnlockLargeNo change
- LLeisurely EatingGreatly increases customer eating timeUnlockMediumFewer
- LLoyal CustomerReceive a new blueprint when purchasingFranchiseMediumScales with tier
- LLucky GiftCustomers sometimes leave appliances as giftsUnlockLargeFewer
- LLunch RushMore customers in the middle of the dayUnlockMediumNo change
- MMandatory TipsEarn a 2 Coin bonus per customer servedFranchiseMediumScales with tier
- MMedium Groups+2 maximum group size +1 minimum group sizeUnlockLargeNo change
- MMetal Table
Shops offer metal tables regularlyFranchiseMediumNo change - MMorning RushMore customers at the start of each dayUnlockMediumNo change
- OOverheat 5Customer count increased by 25%HeatNoneNo change
- OOverheatingCustomer messes are flammable. Fire spreads faster, and through doors and hatches.HeatNoneMore
- PPersonalised WaitingAllows customers to change their orderUnlockMediumNo change
- PPhotographic MemoryCustomer orders are hidden when not nearbyUnlockMediumNo change
- PPicky EatersCustomers can leave food on their plates which must be thrown outUnlockMediumNo change
- PPopularity CrisisCustomer count increased by 25% Customer count increases by 5% each dayHeatNoneNo change
- PPreparation TimeCustomer start arriving slightly laterFranchiseMediumScales with tier
- PPurrvanaCustomers are cats Restaurant will never be shut downChillNoneNo change
- QQualityAll processes 20% slowerFranchiseLargeNo change
- RReincarnationLost extra lives regenerate each dayFranchiseMediumScales with tier
- RRelaxed AtmosphereIncreased messes created by customersUnlockMediumNo change
- RRenown30% increased customersFranchiseLargeNo change
- RRented RestaurantsPay 1 Coin each day for every 10 floor tiles Customers pay 25% lessHeatNoneNo change
- SSavingsStart with 50 CoinFranchiseMediumScales with tier
- SSecond BiteGain a food card after Day 2HeatNoneMore
- SSecond Helpings50% chance that blueprints can be purchased againFranchiseMediumScales with tier
- SSedate AtmospherePlayers walk slowly when near customersUnlockMediumNo change
- SShaky FoundationsStarting appliances are worseHeatNoneNo change
- SSimple Cloth Table
Shops offer simple cloth tables regularlyFranchiseMediumNo change - SSimplicityDesks can only be used once per dayUnlockMediumNo change
- SSimplicityDesks can only be used once per dayFranchiseLargeNo change
- SSlow Brew CoffeeCoffee machines brew at half speedUnlockMediumNo change
- SSoft TouchAll processes are 25% slowerHeatNoneNo change
- SSplash ZoneMesses are created in a wider areaUnlockMediumNo change
- SSupplier ErrorShop costs are randomisedFranchiseMediumScales with tier
- TTipping CultureCustomers pay based on their remaining patienceUnlockMediumNo change
- TTreat - Affordable AestheticGain the Affordable themeTreatNoneNo change
- TTreat - Blueprint BoomGet 3 extra blueprints each dayTreatNoneNo change
- TTreat - Charming CharacterGain the Charming themeTreatNoneNo change
- TTreat - Cute CustomersCustomers are catsTreatNoneNo change
- TTreat - Exclusive ExtravaganceGain the Exclusive themeTreatNoneNo change
- TTreat - Fancy FeelingsGain the Formal themeTreatNoneNo change
- TTreat - Wonderful WindfallGain 250 CoinTreatNoneNo change
- TTrick - Burning BooksDesks cause cabinets to catch fireTrickLargeFewer
- TTrick - Careful ConveyanceConveyors and grabbers move slowlyTrickLargeFewer
- TTrick - Cowardly CustomersCustomers have less Service and Delivery patience at nightTrickLargeFewer
- TTrick - Dark DeliberationsCustomers change orders at nightTrickLargeFewer
- TTrick - Foggy FoodFood satisfies a random group memberTrickLargeFewer
- TTrick - Freak FiresFires appear randomlyTrickLargeMany fewer
- TTrick - Frightful FluffPlayers start the day in slippersTrickLargeFewer
- TTrick - Full of FriendsAll groups have as many members as your largest tableTrickLargeFewer
- TTrick - Grand GestureYou can only have one tableTrickLargeFewer
- TTrick - Immortal ImpatienceQueue patience is never resetTrickLargeMany fewer
- TTrick - Mysterious MessesMesses appear randomlyTrickLargeFewer
- TTrick - Nasty NightmaresFood burns faster at nightTrickLargeFewer
- TTrick - Pyro PatronsCustomers set fire to tables when leavingTrickLargeMany fewer
- TTrick - Risky ReservationsBooking desks are automaticTrickLargeFewer
- TTrick - Spatial ScaresPlayers randomly swap positionsTrickLargeFewer
- TTrick - Spooky SolosCustomers sit individuallyTrickLargeFewer
- TTrick - Tiring TimesPlayers move slower towards the end of the dayTrickLargeFewer
- TTrick - Vanishing ValuablesLeftover money is lost at the beginning of each dayTrickLargeFewer
- TTurboNew card each day, bigger shops, cheaper blueprints More customers, customers come in rushesSettingSmallNo change
- VVarietyBring an extra dish on future franchise runsFranchiseMediumNo change
- VVarietyAdd a new dishFranchiseLargeNo change
- VVictorian StandardsCustomers lose patience when looking at playersUnlockLargeNo change
- WWash Basin
Start with a Wash BasinFranchiseMediumScales with tier