Tavern Keeper room value represents the total monetary and aesthetic worth of everything placed inside an enclosed room. It acts as the primary score that determines whether a space qualifies for higher star ratings, such as upgrading a taproom or qualifying a bedroom for higher-paying guests. Raising room value requires adding furniture, functional fixtures, wall decorations, and floor dressings until the room meets the threshold for its next tier.
Understanding how room value calculates and where to find it in the user interface prevents your tavern progression from stalling when expanding into accommodation and specialized tavern services.
How to Check Room Value in Tavern Keeper
The room value metric is tied directly to designated room boundaries rather than the entire building. You can check the current value and requirements of any specific room using the in-game interface:
- Click directly on the floor area of the room you want to inspect (such as your Taproom, Bedroom, or Staff Room).
- Look at the room card in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
- Locate the current star rating and numerical room value displayed near the room title.
- Hover your mouse over the star icon or star element next to the room name to open the detailed requirements tooltip.
The tooltip displays your room's current value alongside the exact target number required for the next star rating. It also lists structural prerequisites, such as minimum room tile sizes or mandatory equipment.
Room Value Thresholds and Star Requirements
Rooms in Tavern Keeper do not level up simply by adding space; they require specific value amounts combined with functional furnishings. Below are the verified requirements observed for key room types during campaign and freeplay management.
| Room Type | Star Rating | Value / Item Requirements | Primary Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taproom | 1 Star | Basic counter, taps, seating, lighting, and entry mat | Serves Tier 1 common patrons |
| Taproom | 2 Stars | Additional 50+ room value, minimum 250 tile footprint, bulletin board, dart board | Accommodates larger patron volumes and group requests |
| Bedroom | 1 Star | Enclosed room, front desk access, 1 bed, 1 footlocker per bed | Attracts Tier 1 overnight guests |
| Bedroom | 2 Stars | Combined room value of 600+, maximum 5 beds, 1 footlocker per bed, 1 washbasin per bed | Attracts Tier 2 accommodation patrons; houses silver-tier staff |
| Bedroom / Dorm | 3 to 3.5 Stars | High room value (paintings, hearth/heating, rugs, chandeliers, tea tables) | Satisfies gold-tier workers; grants passive patron satisfaction bonuses |
If a room meets the numerical value requirement but refuses to upgrade, check the hover tooltip in the bottom-left corner. For example, a bedroom with over 600 value will remain locked at 1 star if you exceed 5 beds or forget to place matching footlockers and washbasins for every occupant.
How to Increase Room Value Efficiently
Every purchase you place inside a room contributes directly to its value. A small decorative bottle adds 5 points, a Welcome Mat adds 10 points, and larger furniture pieces add their full retail price. However, spamming low-tier furniture quickly consumes walkable floor tiles and blocks staff pathing. Use the following methods to boost value without cluttering your tavern.
Utilize Patron Gifts and Freebuild Cards
During daily operations, satisfied patrons and story events occasionally leave gifts, such as antique carpets, decorative baskets, or unique paintings. When using these items through Freebuild cards:
- Placing them costs 0 gold from your treasury.
- The item still injects its full intrinsic catalog value directly into the room's total score.
- Hanging high-value paintings (such as the Orca Lisa or Last Supper) on the walls dramatically increases room value while using zero walkable floor space.
Import Custom Workshop Items via Design Mode
Tavern Keeper features a modular Design Mode and an item workshop where players combine base assets into intricate custom furniture. Community members share high-value templates via import codes:
- Instead of placing dozens of separate decorations, you can import a single pre-decorated luxury bed or hearth assembly.
- Placing high-tier composite items quickly lifts a room beyond the 600-value threshold while maintaining clean walking routes for your servers and janitors.
Layer Wall Decor and Textiles
Floor space is required for guest pathing, waiting benches, and work stations. To raise value without creating traffic bottlenecks:
- Cover blank walls with lanterns, clocks, weapons, and paintings.
- Lay rugs and carpets beneath existing beds and tables. Rugs increase the aesthetic score of the floor tiles without obstructing patron or staff movement.
- Add ceiling fixtures like chandeliers to provide brightness while simultaneously adding value.
Why Room Value Matters for Patrons and Staff
Room value directly dictates which clientele you can serve and how effectively your workforce operates.
Attracting Higher-Tier Patrons
Guests seeking accommodation consult the service board based on room tiers. Tier 2 accommodation patrons will completely ignore your front desk if you only offer 1-star bedrooms. Once your bedrooms cross 600 room value and meet the 2-star structural criteria, Tier 2 guests begin booking, paying significantly higher nightly rates.
Staff Morale and Tantrum Prevention
Room value is equally vital for employee quarters:
- Higher-tier hires, such as silver-rank (Tier 2) and gold-rank staff, demand living quarters that reflect their skill level.
- Assigning high-tier employees to low-value, 1-star, or overcrowded dormitories inflicts steady happiness penalties.
- Upgrading staff rooms to 3 or 3.5 stars grants positive morale modifiers (such as "Bonus from 3.5 star room"), which offsets long shift hours and prevents destructive worker walkouts or fights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my bedroom stuck at 1 star even though its room value is over 600?
A room will not gain a second star on value alone. In addition to 600+ room value, a 2-star bedroom must have no more than 5 beds, exactly 1 footlocker per bed, and 1 washbasin per bed. Inspect the star icon in the bottom-left corner to identify missing structural items.
Do free gifts left by patrons count toward room value?
Yes. Although gift cards and reward items cost zero gold to build, their inherent item value counts toward the room's total score once placed.
Can heating sources increase room value?
Yes. Items like potbelly stoves, small hearths, and full fireplaces add their purchase price to room value while keeping patrons warm. However, avoid placing heat sources on shared walls adjacent to cold storage rooms, as ambient heat accelerates food and drink spoilage.
