TacoShack is a business simulation bot on Discord where you open, manage, and grow your own virtual Taco Shop.
Why is it so popular in Australia and “Chill” communities?
Unlike aggressive economy bots (like Dank Memer) where players can rob your life savings or gamble everything away, TacoShack offers a Pacifist Experience:
- No Robbing: Your money is safe.
- Co-op: Join a “Franchise” (team) to work towards shared goals.
- Idle Income: Your employees sell tacos even while you sleep.
It is the definitive “Tycoon” game for servers that want a relaxed, low-stress activity.
🌏 History: The Rise of the Peaceful Tycoon
- Origins: Released around 2019 by developer SmudgedString.
- The Gap: At the time, Discord economy bots were dominated by casinos and crime simulators. TacoShack was created to fill the void for a pure Management/Tycoon game.
- Success: With its pixel-art graphics and deep customization, it is now used in hundreds of thousands of servers as the go-to “side game.”
⚙️ Game Loop: Work, Upgrade, Expand
The gameplay is simple but strategic:
- Work: Cook tacos manually for cash.
- Upgrade: Buy better stoves, neon signs, and furniture to increase customer capacity.
- Automate: Hire chefs and janitors to generate Passive Income.
- Menu: Expand from basic Tacos to Burritos, Nachos, and Churros to increase income per sale.
💻 Essential Command List
TacoShack uses Slash Commands (/).
🌮 Earning & Basics
| Command | Description |
| /work | Main Command. Cook tacos for cash (Cooldown varies). |
| /tips | Collect tips from the jar (every 5-10 mins). |
| /daily | Claim your daily login bonus. |
| /clean | Clean the shop. (A dirty shop loses customers!). |
🏪 Management & Upgrades
| Command | Description |
| /shack | Checks your stats (Balance, Hourly Income). |
| /upgrades | Opens the shop to buy better equipment. |
| /hire | Hires employees for passive income. |
| /menu | Crucial. Edits your menu items and prices. |
| /decorations | Changes the look of your shop. |
🤝 Social
| Command | Description |
| /franchise | Join or manage a Franchise (Team). |
| /leaderboard | Checks global or server rankings. |
🚀 Strategy Guide: Escaping Poverty
New players often make the mistake of “Saving Money.” Do not save. Follow this path:
Step 1: Open Shop
Invite the bot and type /work. Name your shack.
Step 2: The Investment Loop (The Golden Rule)
- Run /work and /tips.
- Immediately open /upgrades.
- Buy the cheapest upgrade available (e.g., “Better Stove”).
- Repeat.
Strategy: Always reinvest 100% of your profits into increasing your Income. Saving money early on slows down your growth.
Step 3: The Menu Trap
As you level up, you unlock “Menu Slots.” They are empty by default.
- Type /menu.
- Find the Empty Slot.
- Select a high-value item (e.g., Supreme Taco).
Warning: If you forget this, your income will stagnate.
Step 4: Passive Income
Once you have cash flow, use /hire to get an Apprentice Chef. They earn money while you are offline. This is the key to the “Chill” playstyle.
❓ FAQ: Troubleshooting
Q: My shop says “Dirty.”
A: Run /clean.
If your shop is dirty, your “Customer Happiness” drops, and you get fewer tips. Keep it shiny!
Q: Can people rob me?
A: No.
TacoShack is safe. Hoard as much gold as you want.
Q: What is a Franchise?
A: A Guild/Clan.
Joining a Franchise gives you weekly goals (e.g., “Sell 5,000 Tacos total”). Completing them rewards everyone with premium currency and boosts. It is highly recommended to join one.
Q: What is “Happy Hour”?
A: Double Money.
Randomly (or triggered by items), Happy Hour activates. During this time, /work gives 2x Income. Watch the chat for the alert!
🌟 Conclusion
TacoShack is less about competition and more about Growth.
It’s the digital equivalent of a Bonsai tree or a Tamagotchi. You check in, flip a few tacos, buy a new neon sign, and watch your empire grow slowly.
Next Step for You: Invite TacoShack, name your shop “The Spicy Pit,” and buy your first stove upgrade!