Tattoo Shop Owner

FINH HAS A PLAN
Inspired by real tattoo-shop experiences.
Finh Lee used to make most of his money with a tattoo machine in his hand.
Then he injured that hand, burned through most of his savings moving to San Eloria, and ended up with a half-finished tattoo shop in one of the most expensive places he could have chosen.
So now he manages.
Finh is disheveled, wildly ambitious, dangerously persuasive, and extremely good at making people believe things are going better than they actually are.
Tattoo Shop Owner puts you in charge before the shop even opens.
Finish setting it up. Promote it. Answer inquiries. Book appointments. Hire artists. Manage clients. Keep supplies stocked. Build a reputation. Pay the bills.
And because Finh would rather save the money than hire a receptionist, you’re doing that too.
He says this is the beginning of an empire.
Sure.
SAN ELORIA IS EXPENSIVE
Finh came to the West Coast expecting opportunity.
Instead, he found San Eloria.
His savings are disappearing, the shop still has to prove itself, and his prized sports car is sitting at a mechanic behind a repair bill he can’t afford.
Luckily, there’s an entire island outside the shop.
Buy supplies. Find food. Drink at the bar. Play games. Gamble. Take questionable side jobs. Meet questionable people.
Spend money you were absolutely supposed to save.
MAKE MONEY. TRY TO KEEP IT.
Finh doesn’t want to tattoo forever.
Actually, he would prefer not to tattoo at all.
He wants other people doing the work while the shops make money without him.
Keep your artists productive. Run the front desk. Market the business. Handle clients. Improve the shop. Build revenue.
Then try not to let Finh’s ego, impulses, schemes, or sudden financial decisions erase all of your progress.
Because there is always another plan.
Pay the mechanic. Get the car back. Get off San Eloria.
After that?
More shops? Retirement? Something bigger?
Finh has it all figured out.
Find out what he’s actually trying to build.
Probably best to start with the repair bill.
FEATURES
Finish setting up your tattoo shop and race to open

Run the business and front desk yourself

Promote the shop and attract new clients

Handle inquiries, appointments, walk-ins, and customer flow

Hire tattoo artists to do the work Finh no longer can

Manage supplies, finances, cleanliness, and reputation

Improve your struggling shop without burning through your savings

Explore the open-world island of San Eloria

Visit businesses throughout the city

Take risky side jobs for extra cash

Buy food, alcohol, cigarettes, supplies, and other items

Drink, socialize, play games, and gamble to keep your sanity in check

Deal with fights, injuries, inspections, and unexpected expenses

Make money, waste money, and try to keep Finh under control

Build a shop that can operate without him

Repair his sports car and find a way off the island

Slowly uncover what Finh is really trying to build