Played in landscape mode, the game starts out with a small, simple cafe. Players can input their name, and the label remains above the owner as he busily cooks food and serves customers. With a graphical style reminiscent of Farm Town, the lively 3D characters are in constant motion, and there is a steady stream of customers in and out of the cafe. Occasionally, characters will pause, sit, and enjoy a meal, and customers may stop for a moment as they play an arcade game or put money into the jukebox. The cutaway view of the cafe is zoomable for any level of detail.
Players may spend time working in their own restaurant or visit the cafes of other players. A player's cafe continues to operate when they are visiting other restaurants via in-game Internet connectivity. Some cafes are modest, with only two or three tables. Others are opulent, with more than 50 tables, games, buffets, and a large wait staff.
Players earn points and money working in their own restaurant, and hearts by sampling food at other cafes. Owners can grow their establishments by investing in a larger restaurant, chairs, tables, stoves, coin-operated games, wall decor, doors, floor tiles, and walls. There are dozens of colorful, stylish choices in each category, each with its own cost and benefits. In addition, the player can invest in items to improve their status and that of their staff, for example: clothing, hats, hairstyles, faces, skin colors, etc.
With better stoves comes the ability to prepare more expensive dishes, allowing the player to grow their business and level up. With additional stoves, players can increase their income by serving more customers. The game is filled with highly detailed characters, foods, decor, and activities.
Starting Menu:
* Chicago-Style Hot Dogs
* Club Sandwich
* Dad's Brew
* PapaCake
* Deep Fried Drumstick
* Cheeseburger & Fries
* Banana Split Sundae
* Jalapeno Nachos
* Bacon & Eggs
* Chicken Pot Pie
* Caramel Apples
* Three Cheese Lasagna
* Maine Lobster
* Strawberry Cheesecake
* Red Velvet Cupcake
* Maple Syrup Pancakes
* Slow Cooked Roast Beef
* Grilled Reuben Sandwich
* Fresh Sushi
* Tiramisu
* Porterhouse Steak
* Mom's Roast Turkey
* Chocolate Truffles
Feature Highlights:
* Join the thousands of people who are playing Pocket Cafe, the virtual restaurant game
* Watch the cafe come to life, as customers walk and interact, and as waiters serve food and clean up
* New items added every week
* Dress up your waiters
* Re-decorate the cafe while customers continue to be served
* Visit friends and neighbors
* Own multiple restaurants with the new iPad version of Pocket Cafe
"Join the community of gamers, as you build your own cafe and visit those of others" encouraged company CEO Hyung Choi. "Our new expanded version of Pocket Cafe (TM) for iPad allows you to play host to other players from all over the world."
Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPad
* iOS 3.0 or later (iOS 4.3 tested)
* 11.3 MB
* Internet connection required
Pocket Cafe 1.0 is free and available worldwide through the App Store in the Games category. A network connection is required to play. Pocket Cafe is a free game supported with ads and in-app purchases.
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pocket-cafe/id443119503?mt=8
