Bakso Simulator 2 Security Tools
Security tools address two distinct threats in Bakso Simulator 2: mundane thieves who steal earnings from your register during unattended moments, and Tuyul — supernatural entities from Indonesian folklore that disrupt operations during the sequel's horror-leaning story chapters. The village market hosts a dedicated security vendor whose inventory expands as main story progress unlocks advanced gear. Buying protection before your first thief or Tuyul event prevents costly losses that set back early game profits.
Understanding Threat Types
Thief events trigger when you leave the register unattended too long during shop hours or when story scripts introduce a scripted theft attempt shortly after the market district opens. Thieves target visible cash and occasionally ingredient stock left on counter surfaces. Basic alarms and counter locks deter thieves with a probability check — higher-tier tools raise deterrence toward guaranteed protection during standard events.
Tuyul events belong to the supernatural story chain and behave differently. They disrupt equipment function, move ingredients, and reduce customer comfort until you deploy anti-Tuyul items blessed through vendor inventory unlocked after the first ghost encounter at your restaurant. Standard thief alarms do not affect Tuyul — you need category-specific tools from the same vendor's supernatural shelf. Read the hidden secrets page for story triggers that precede each Tuyul attack so you purchase gear proactively.
Security Vendor Inventory
The security tools shop sits in the market square with a shield icon above its entrance. Basic inventory at chapter one includes counter bells, simple padlocks, and window alarms priced for early-game budgets. Mid-game inventory adds motion sensors for the storage room and blessed salt dispensers for Tuyul protection. Late inventory includes integrated security panels tied to shop expansion floors — purchase these after shop upgrades add the second floor and annex areas worth protecting.
Finding the TUYULGUARD hidden code on the vendor's exterior chalkboard applies a first-purchase discount on any security item. Visit the chalkboard before your inaugural purchase to save currency for simultaneous thief and Tuyul gear buys. The code location is documented on our all codes list with permanent status confirmation.
Recommended Purchase Order
Buy a counter bell or basic alarm before completing your first full shop day with the market accessible — the scripted thief event typically fires within the first week. Add a storage padlock when you purchase refrigeration and stock valuable perishables. After the first Tuyul restaurant encounter, immediately buy blessed salt and a doorway charm before the follow-up market disruption event.
Do not neglect cart security when street vending. Portable lockboxes protect cart earnings during festival quests that draw you away from the cart to talk to NPCs. The portable line shares vendor shelf space with shop tools but uses separate inventory slots accessible from the cart deployment menu. Pair security purchases with staff training — trained security-aware staff reduce unattended windows during rushes.
Security vs Gameplay Balance
Security tools do not trivialize events — they convert catastrophic losses into minor inconveniences or full prevention at high tiers. Akhir Pekan Studio designed supernatural chapters to remain tense even with gear equipped, meaning story moments may temporarily disable tools for narrative effect before you restore protection post-chapter.
Budget ten to fifteen percent of early-game profits toward security before aggressive equipment cosmetic spending. The upgrade priority guide places security tools immediately after essential cooking equipment and before decoration upgrades. If you suffer a theft or Tuyul loss, prioritize security on your very next market trip before replacing lost stock — repeat events occur on schedules tied to story progress rather than random chance alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the security tools shop?
In the market square northwest of your restaurant, marked with a shield icon above the door. It opens when the market district unlocks after chapter one.
Do security tools stop Tuyul ghosts?
Standard thief deterrents do not affect Tuyul. Purchase blessed salt, doorway charms, and related supernatural items from the vendor's dedicated shelf unlocked after your first Tuyul encounter.
What does the TUYULGUARD code do?
TUYULGUARD appears on the vendor exterior chalkboard and applies a discount on your first security tool purchase. Find it before buying to maximize early-game savings.
Can thieves steal from the mobile cart?
Yes during street vending events if you walk away without a portable lockbox equipped. Always secure cart earnings before engaging nearby quest NPCs.
Are security tools permanent?
Purchased security tools persist in your inventory and reinstall automatically after story events that temporarily disable them for narrative sequences.