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Overview
The Tarot Fortune Cafe is an entertainment community lot located in northwest Dowon. Its in-game description reads: "From tarot readings to interpretations of your dreams, this popular spot offers a variety of fortunes to explore." The cafe is the most comprehensive fortune reading venue in inZOI, combining divination services, spiritual reading material, and a small refreshment kiosk under one roof. It is open from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily.
Unlike the home tarot setup, which only supports tarot card study, the cafe provides access to crystal ball divination, love horoscopes, and a library of spiritual books. This makes it the go-to destination for Zois looking to explore every facet of fortune reading in a single visit.
Location
The Tarot Fortune Cafe sits in the northwest section of Dowon, the dense urban city inspired by Seoul and its Gangnam district. Dowon blends traditional Korean architecture with modern high-rises, and the cafe fits naturally into the cultural side of the city. It is classified as an entertainment venue on the city map. Players can travel to the cafe on foot, by car, or by using the Dowon Subway System to reach the surrounding area.
Operating Hours
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Lot type | Entertainment (community lot) |
City | |
Area | Northwest Dowon |
Hours | 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily |
Closed | 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM |
The cafe follows a fixed daily schedule with no variation between weekdays and weekends. Zois who arrive after closing time will not be able to enter. For late-night fortune reading, the home tarot card setup is the only alternative.
Activities
The Tarot Fortune Cafe offers a wider range of activities than any other fortune reading location in the game. These fall into three categories: divination services, reading material, and refreshments.
Divination Services
The core attraction of the cafe is its divination offerings. Each service provides a distinct animation and mood effect. Most divination activities require a Traditionalist Value of 60 or higher to access.
Activity | Description |
|---|---|
Tarot Card Reading | Study tarot interpretations using the cafe's professional tarot card sets. This functions the same as using tarot cards at home and can fulfill the "Wants to Study Tarot Interpretations" urge. |
Crystal Ball Divination | Gaze into a crystal ball for a unique divination experience. Provides a distinct animation and a positive mood boost that differs from the tarot card interaction. |
Love Horoscope | Check romantic compatibility and relationship predictions through the crystal ball. This is a social and entertainment activity; it does not mechanically alter relationships. |
Spiritual Books
The cafe contains shelves of books covering a range of spiritual and metaphysical topics. Reading these books contributes to the Fun need and does not require a specific Value threshold to access.
Book Category | Subject |
|---|---|
Books on Past Lives | Reincarnation and past life themes |
Books on Astrology | Astrological charts and zodiac information |
Books on the Universe | Cosmology and the nature of existence |
Books on Tarot | Detailed tarot reference guides that complement the card reading activities |
Stacks of Books | General reading material available on shelves throughout the cafe |
Refreshments and Amenities
Beyond its spiritual offerings, the cafe functions as a practical venue with food, drink, and utilities.
Amenity | Details |
|---|---|
Beverage kiosk | Purchase drinks from the basic kiosk menu |
Dessert kiosk | Purchase desserts and snacks from the basic kiosk menu |
Water purifier | Drink water for free to satisfy the Thirst need |
Restrooms | Public restrooms are available for the Bladder need |
Other Interactions
The cafe's interior also supports a handful of secondary interactions that round out the venue:
Framed pictures: Appreciate or analyze artwork hanging on the walls
Houseplants: Appreciate plants, smell them, or share feelings about them with nearby Zois
Pearl necklace storage box: Examine the decorative jewelry box on display
Socializing: Chat with other Zois visiting the cafe, including NPC regulars
Stealing: Items in the cafe can be stolen, though this is a negative Karma action and carries consequences
Requirements
Most of the divination activities at the Tarot Fortune Cafe are gated behind the same requirements that apply to fortune reading elsewhere in the game.
Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
Traditionalist Value at 60+ | The "Study Tarot Interpretations" option and crystal ball divination interactions only appear when a Zoi's Traditionalist Value reaches 60 or higher out of 100. Below this threshold, the divination options are hidden entirely. |
Positive emotional state | Zois who are sad, angry, uncomfortable, or experiencing other negative emotions cannot access the fortune reading interactions. The menu options simply do not appear. Fulfill basic needs first. |
During operating hours | The cafe is only accessible between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM. Arriving outside these hours means the building is closed. |
The book reading activities and the refreshment kiosk do not require a Traditionalist Value threshold. Any Zoi can visit the cafe for a drink, a snack, or to browse the spiritual book collection regardless of their Values.
The Urge System
The Tarot Fortune Cafe is one of the locations where Zois can fulfill the "Wants to Study Tarot Interpretations" urge. This urge appears spontaneously for Zois whose Traditionalist Value meets the 60-point threshold. It cannot be triggered manually by the player. When the urge appears, it has a limited time window for completion. Successfully fulfilling the urge by studying tarot at the cafe (or at home, or at the Oracle Fortune Teller) grants both Karma points and Meow Coins as rewards.
If the urge timer expires before the Zoi studies tarot, the urge fails and disappears. Because the cafe closes at 10:00 PM, players should plan their visits accordingly if the urge appears in the evening. The home tarot card setup is a safer option for fulfilling late-night urges since it has no time restrictions.
Notable NPC
Juhee Hwang is a regular patron of the Tarot Fortune Cafe and can frequently be found there during business hours. She is one of the more reliably located NPCs in Dowon, making the cafe a good place to seek her out for socializing or building a friendship. Players looking to connect with a Zoi who shares spiritual interests will find the cafe a natural meeting point.
Comparison with Oracle Fortune Teller
The Tarot Fortune Cafe is one of two public fortune reading locations in inZOI. The other is the Oracle Fortune Teller, located in the center of Bliss Bay. While both venues serve a similar gameplay function, they differ in scope and atmosphere.
Feature | Tarot Fortune Cafe | Oracle Fortune Teller |
|---|---|---|
City | ||
Area | Northwest Dowon | Central Bliss Bay |
Lot type | Entertainment | Entertainment |
Tarot card reading | Yes | Yes |
Crystal ball divination | Yes | Yes |
Love horoscope | Yes | Yes |
Spiritual books | Yes (5 categories) | Limited |
Refreshment kiosk | Yes | No |
Atmosphere | Cozy cafe setting | Mystical and atmospheric |
The Tarot Fortune Cafe offers more activities overall, particularly its extensive book collection and food and drink kiosk. The Oracle Fortune Teller provides a more mystical ambiance but fewer practical amenities. Players living in Dowon will naturally gravitate toward the Tarot Fortune Cafe, while those in Bliss Bay can use the Oracle Fortune Teller without the need to travel across cities.
Tips
Visit the cafe during the middle of the day to give your Zoi enough time to complete multiple activities before the 10:00 PM closing time.
Pair a cafe visit with a trip to nearby cultural landmarks in Dowon. Visiting a temple before or after the cafe maximizes both Karma gains and Traditionalist Value growth in a single outing.
If your Zoi's Traditionalist Value is below 60, you can still visit the cafe for books and refreshments. Read the spiritual books and browse the shelves to satisfy the Fun need while working toward raising your Value through other cultural activities.
The crystal ball offers a different animation from the tarot cards. Try both during a single visit for variety and to fully experience what the cafe has to offer.
Keep an eye on your Zoi's needs before visiting. Arriving hungry, tired, or in a bad mood can block the divination interactions. Top off Energy, Hunger, and Hygiene first.
If the "Wants to Study Tarot Interpretations" urge appears late in the evening, consider using your home tarot card setup instead. The M30 tarot card set purchased from Build Mode is available at any hour and avoids the risk of arriving at a closed cafe.
Look for Juhee Hwang at the cafe if you want to build a friendship with a spiritually inclined NPC. She is one of the most consistent visitors.
Location and Atmosphere
The Tarot Fortune Cafe is tucked into Dowon's entertainment district, sharing the neighborhood with the city's other nightlife and leisure venues. Despite being in a busy area, the cafe has a distinctly quieter, more introspective atmosphere compared to its neighbors. The interior features dim lighting, draped fabrics, mystical decor, and a fortune-telling table where readings take place.
The venue's design evokes the feeling of stepping into a different world. Where Dowon's karaoke bars and gaming cafes are bright, loud, and energetic, the Tarot Fortune Cafe is subdued and contemplative. This tonal contrast makes it an interesting stop for players who want to explore a different side of the city's character.
Tarot Readings
The core activity at the Tarot Fortune Cafe is getting a tarot reading. When a Zoi visits the cafe, they can sit down with the fortune teller and request a reading. The fortune teller draws tarot cards and interprets them, delivering a reading that may reveal insights about the Zoi's personality, future prospects, or current life circumstances.
Tarot readings are connected to the Fortune Reading gameplay system, which provides Zois with information that can range from personality reflections to hints about upcoming events or opportunities. The exact content of each reading varies, giving players a reason to return periodically for new insights. Whether the readings carry genuine predictive weight or are purely for flavor and entertainment is part of the fun of discovering what the system offers.
Fortune Reading System
The Fortune Reading system in inZOI extends beyond simple entertainment. Readings can touch on several aspects of a Zoi's life:
Personality insights: Readings may reflect a Zoi's current traits, preferences, or emotional state, providing a narrative framing for the character's personality.
Future hints: Some readings offer vague or specific hints about events that may occur in the Zoi's near future, such as relationship developments or career shifts.
Mood effects: Receiving a reading can influence a Zoi's emotions and mood, with positive readings boosting spirits and ominous readings potentially causing worry.
Conversation topics: After a reading, Zois may gain new conversation options related to what the fortune teller revealed, giving them fresh social material.
The depth and accuracy of fortune readings may vary depending on the game version and how the developers have tuned the system. As inZOI progresses through Early Access, the Fortune Reading system may receive additional features and refinements.
Oracle Fortune Teller in Bliss Bay
Zois living in or visiting Bliss Bay do not need to travel to Dowon for a fortune reading. Bliss Bay has its own fortune-telling venue called Oracle Fortune Teller, which provides equivalent functionality in a different setting. The Oracle Fortune Teller matches Bliss Bay's aesthetic style, offering the same core tarot reading experience with a slightly different visual presentation.
Venue | City | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Tarot Fortune Cafe | Located in the entertainment district. Mystical atmosphere with traditional Korean-influenced decor. | |
Oracle Fortune Teller | Bliss Bay's equivalent venue. Similar functionality with a coastal-city aesthetic. |
Both venues offer the same core fortune reading system, so the choice of which to visit comes down to geographic convenience and personal preference for atmosphere.
Need Fulfillment
Need | Effect |
|---|---|
Fun | Moderate increase. The novelty and mystique of a tarot reading provides a satisfying entertainment experience. |
Social | Low to moderate. The interaction with the fortune teller counts as social contact, though it is a one-on-one exchange rather than a group activity. |
Fortune readings are not the most efficient way to fill the Fun need compared to high-energy activities like karaoke or gaming. However, they offer a distinct type of satisfaction that appeals to Zois (and players) who enjoy the game's narrative and personality-driven elements.