Which tournament format should I host on play tables?

Always select the highest tournament format you have unlocked. Transition from Casual Free Play ($5/hr) to Weekly Local ($18/hr) at Level 12, Regional Qualifier ($45/hr) at Level 28, and Supreme Vintage Cup ($90/hr) at Level 45.

Do players at card tables purchase snacks?

Yes. In the 1.0 update, seated card players regularly purchase sodas and snacks from your display fridge, generating an extra $6 to $22 per player per tournament round in high-margin concession profits.

Play Table Tournament vs Shelf Space ROI Planner (2026)

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Play Table Tournament vs Shelf Space ROI Planner

Compare passive hourly tournament table fees and player snack spend directly against the opportunity cost of dedicating those 4 floor tiles to retail shelves or card showcases.

Best Tile Yield

Double Retail Shelf

Table Yield: $65.81/tile/day

Floor Layout & Table Setup

Number of Tables Placed3 table(s) (12 tiles)

Average Table Occupancy75%

Daily Operating Hours13 hours (8am–9pm)

Daily Table Fees

$526.50

100% passive

Snack & Drink Spend

+$351.00

High-margin sales

Profit Yield Comparison per Floor Tile ($/Tile/Day)

Normalized to 4 Tiles

Spatial Optimization Verdict

Retail Shelf Wins on Volume. Selling sealed product earns $72.00/tile/day vs $65.81 for Weekly Local Tournament (FNM style). Keep 1 casual table to satisfy player mission requirements, but pack Room A with shelves!

Play Table

$65.81/tile

Passive / Zero Restock

Glass Card Showcase

$33.6/tile

Medium / Restock Singles

Double Retail Shelf

$72/tile

High / Box Restock