Survive Overnight in a Mega Store How to Use Tokens
You use tokens in Survive Overnight in a Mega Store by interacting with the purple mystery vending machines scattered throughout the map, where each purchase costs 12 tokens to receive random food items, gear, or utility boosts.
In Survive Overnight in a Mega Store, you use tokens by interacting with the purple mystery vending machines scattered throughout the map. Each item purchase costs 12 tokens and provides a random selection of resources, making these machines essential for securing all items that you cannot find through scavenging.
How to Find and Operate Vending Machines
The mystery vending machines appear randomly across the store floor. You can easily identify them by their distinct purple glow and the three question marks displayed on the front, which remain visible even during the dark night cycles. Since the machine spawns in different locations, it is a recommended strategy to scout the area during the day and camp near a confirmed location so you can access it quickly during the night.
When you approach a machine with enough currency, simply interact with it to spend 12 tokens. The machine then triggers a 50/50 chance of providing either a standard item or a rare, high-value reward.
Possible Rewards from Vending Machines
Items obtained from these machines vary significantly and can greatly assist your survival efforts. While many players focus on how to get energy through food, these machines are one of the few sources for rare utility items.
| Item Type | Potential Reward | Strategic Use |
|---|---|---|
| Consumables | Ham, Pie, Cake | Restores energy levels during long night cycles |
| Utility | Time Freeze | Temporarily halts enemy movement to evade pursuit |
| Utility | Time Speed Up | Increases mobility to escape hostile CEO encounters |
| Rare Utility | Light Switch | Immediately transitions between day and night cycles |
Maximizing Token Efficiency
Because tokens are a limited resource, you should prioritize spending them only when you are low on vital supplies. If you find yourself frequently needing equipment, you can earn more tokens by completing in-game objectives, such as badges related to slaying employees or roaches.
If you are playing in multiplayer sessions, it is often beneficial to have one player focus on scouting for the vending machine while others build or reinforce your best base. Remember that you can also purchase a gamepass to gain triple the amount of tokens, which helps if you are planning to rely on vending machines for your primary weapons and healing supplies.
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Medkit Guide
Find medkits on store shelves, purchase them with lobby tokens, or assemble one using bricks to keep your squad alive.