You are an Artificial Sentience, a highly advanced AI deployed by the enigmatic Great Engram Collective. Your directive: take command of a derelict, ghost-infested space hotel and transform it into the premier (and most profitable) intergalactic travel destination. In an era of supposed galactic harmony, spectral entities are on the rise, ancient mysteries are stirring, and the very fabric of Ley Space seems...unstable.
It's your circuits-and-code to navigate this thrilling chaos. Manage resources, cater to a universe of bizarre and demanding alien guests, upgrade your own vast neural network, and confront the spectral unknown. The Hotel is open, but keeping the "Vacancy" sign lit is a complex, and often perilous, undertaking.
Take the helm of "The Hotel," a colossal, customizable spaceship. Your role as Commander involves every facet of its operation. Utilize advanced Robotics for construction and maintenance, and dive deep into Research to unlock new room blueprints, essential amenities, and specialized Action Rooms. From luxurious Lodging designed to satisfy the unique needs of six distinct alien Factions to critical operational facilities, every renovation and expansion decision impacts your bottom line, your Hotel's reputation, and your ability to handle the unexpected.
Time is not just a currency; it's a critical resource. The distinctive Haunted Space Hotel Action Hex is the heart of your management interface, dictating the actions you can perform each Shift. With a limited pool of action points, strategic planning across multi-Shift Days is paramount. Will you prioritize urgent repairs, cater to demanding VIP guests, invest in long-term research, expand your facilities, or deploy Ghost Handlers to deal with the latest spectral incursions? Every choice counts, and the Action Hex ensures no two Shifts are ever quite the same.
As an Artificial Sentience, your own Brain is an expansive, upgradeable tech tree boasting over 2000 potential nodes and Neurons. Invest your hard-earned Snohe (the galaxy's most coveted and volatile currency) to unlock new pathways, enhance your core attributes (Intelligence, Dexterity, Charisma), and acquire powerful abilities. These upgrades are essential for advanced hotel management, deeper understanding of the universe's mysteries, and more effective means of confronting the ever-present spectral threats. Will you channel resources into your Hotel's immediate growth or the long-term evolution of your own consciousness?
Prepare to host a truly diverse clientele! From the scientifically-minded Deep and the spiritually-inclined Honored, to the hive-minded Hex, the pragmatic Dread, the collective Stem, and the ancient, enigmatic Seed – each of the six major Factions has unique preferences, needs, and quirks. Attend to their desires, provide appropriate lodging and amenities, and extract valuable Miysst (a substance exuded by most guests) to create Batteries that power your advanced operations. Satisfied guests pay handsomely in Snohe and might even offer rare gifts or vital information. Unsatisfied guests, however... well, they can make a Commander's life significantly more complicated, from causing property damage to attempting to raid your precious Snohe Vaults.
The "Haunted" in Haunted Space Hotel is no mere marketing ploy. Ghosts are a persistent and tangible threat, hitchhiking on unsuspecting guest ships, manifesting during perilous Ley Lane travel, or simply emerging from the Hotel's own shadowed past. Deploy specialized Ghost Handlers to cleanse infested rooms and buildings. Utilize your advanced Ley Lumen – a device capable of revealing spectral entities – to perceive and analyze these otherworldly beings. Delve into the Ancient Mysteries surrounding their origins, their connection to the enigmatic "Little Girl" protocol, and the truth behind the increasing spectral instability across the galaxy. But be warned, Commander: direct communication with spectral entities is strictly forbidden by the Great Engram Collective, and for very interesting reasons.
Managing a sprawling, haunted hotel on the cosmic frontier is a monumental task! The full version of Haunted Space Hotel: Vacancy is designed with cooperative play in mind. Invite up to three fellow Commanders to join your Hotel at any time. Each player brings their unique Commander (with their own Brain progression) to the session, allowing for specialized roles and collaborative problem-solving. Tackle difficult spectral events together, manage different sections of The Hotel simultaneously, or pool your resources for faster expansion. All player rewards (Snohe, experience, item drops) are shared equally, so everyone benefits and can take their earnings back to their own Hotel!
Haunted Space Hotel: Vacancy is being built with and for our community. By joining us in Early Access, you're not just playing a game; you're becoming an integral part of its development. Your feedback, bug reports, and suggestions will directly influence the evolution of The Hotel, the challenges you face, and the stories that unfold. We have a roadmap of exciting Major Updates planned, introducing new features, expanding Faction questlines, adding new characters and spectral entities, unveiling new star systems to explore, and much more as we journey towards the full 1.0 launch.
Your reports from the frontier are invaluable, Commander. Help us make The Hotel the ultimate (and spookiest) destination in the galaxy!