Jack of All Jobs

Jack of All Jobs is a frantic multiplayer party game developed by Pancake Studios, planned to release on the Nymbus, Nintendo Switch and PC in 2023. It will be free and launch with crossplay, a mobile port has a chance of happening too. 
== Story ==
Jack of All Jobs takes place in Mint Mall, the weirdest mall you've ever seen, filled to the brim with unique and crazy stores and characters it's almost like it has it's own little world inside. Everyday the mall's layout is mysteriously shifted and stores of various origin show up out of nowhere overnight. Many have speculated the mall has a portal which transports things from completely different dimensions inside, which would explain the strange mix of stores and people in the mall, some even that completely defy our world's logic.
This game shows the stories of various characters from different backgrounds and how they winded up working in the mall. Team up with unexpected allies through the stressful and chaotic shifts and maybe you can uncover the secrets of Mint Mall.
== Gameplay ==
Jack of All Jobs is a top-down fast paced frantic multiplayer game where upto 5 players work together to complete various tasks and jobs for shops scattered around a huge mall, in an attempt to earn as much money as possible. While doing this they must also try to work around obstacles like angry customers who will attack you or other random events. But be careful, failing to meet job quotas, being hurt and hitting innocent shoppers can build up your stress meter! If you get too stressed you become Stressed Out , if all workers get stressed out the shift ends, finishing the game. Completing jobs will earn you money which acts as your score. However, there are many shops around the mall you can spend money at to buy items and help out your team to earn even more money.
=== Controls ===
* Dash - In addition to running players are able to dash with , allowing them to move around faster or dodge attacks. Each dash consumes 1 of your stamina charges, with no charges you cannot dash. Dash into enemies to knock them away or damage them. Stamina charges are restored every few seconds.
* Grab - Grab with . Used to pick up items or even stressed out co-workers
* Throw - Some jobs will require you to throw items with , this can be used to transport items to different places, pass them to co-workers or even hit customers. Uses 2 Stamina charges. Hold down the button to aim, while aiming you will have an arrow pointing in the direction you are facing that can be moved with , release to throw in the aimed direction.
* Use Items - You can hold upto 2 One-Use items in your inventory. Each item is assigned to the or button and can be used at any time. (Items that are picked up are not added to your inventory and are used with )
* Callout - With the directional buttons players can callout using little speech bubbles and icons that your whole team can see. Use these to rally up your team, communicate or pinpoint an objective. You can even pin callouts to specific objects people or locations by hovering over them with a cursor controlled with 
== Shops ==
Shops are where players apply for jobs to earn money. After completing jobs Players earn cash, how much cash you have when the game ends determines your score. Players can also spend their hard earned cash on items or services mid-match.
=== Sage Spa ===
Sage Spa is a sauna and relaxation resort for those who are too stressed out or need some time to themselves. The store is run by Indy, a kind nature loving lady known for her special healing abilities and chakra. 
If a worker becomes stressed out a co-worker can come and pick them up and take them to Sage Spa. There they can purchase services to help their stressed co worker get back on the job. This is one of the few stores players can not work at to earn money.
Services:
* Massage - Relieves 5 stress for 1 ticket
* Meditation - Relieves 12 stress for 2 tickets
* Sauna - Refreshes a stressed out worker acting like a revive, the refreshed worker is also relieved of 50% of their stress for 4 tickets.
* Healing Chakra - Refreshes a stressed out worker and completely relieves them of all stress for 5 tickets.
=== Tea Time ===
Tea Time is a small Tea Shop known for its large variety of interesting tea flavours. It is owned by Mello a chilled out teen always experimenting with flavours, she calls the store her little lab. Just don't try the new Mac & Cheese flavoured tea..
Jobs:
* Fancy Flavours - Mello needs help making a new tea flavour to sell. Go find any 3 Food Items around the mall and bring them back to her so she can turn them into tea.
* Heated Hazard - Looks like Mello has been avoiding the power bill and her kettle isn't working, find somewhere to heat up her tea, maybe a stove or a hot spa?
* Tea to Go - 3 Customers have ordered Tea to be delivered to them, markers will show their location in the mall, go hunt them down and deliver their tea.
Services:
* Stress-Free Tea - A sacred tea recipe taught by Indy, when consumed relieves 3 stress and grants protection for 3 seconds.
* Boba Boost - This sugary concoction is so sweet it grants a 10 second movement speed boost when consumed.
=== Crypto Cat ===
Invest in Crypto Cat today!! Crypto Cat is a crypto currency busniess/bank that stores your money through the use of outdated cat gif NFT's. Owned by the money loving businessman Kapi, he tries to entice young kids (especially the rich ones) to invest in his money making scams.
Jobs:
* Hit & Run - Looks like the cops have caught onto Kapi's shady scams! Go attack a police officer around the mall then try not to get take damage for the next 15 seconds, that'll show em.
* Time is Money - Kapi needs to pay off his several bills, and fast! Make 100$ within the next minute!
* CLICK THIS LINK - Kapi has somehow developed a computer virus that can steal money from nearby devices, take this PC and bring it to the video store without being spotted by the cops or gaining any stress. You run slower while holding the PC.
Services:
* Cat NFT - If you make over 250$ within the next 80 seconds earn an extra 50% of the money earned, if not Kapi keeps the money spent to buy this service.
*Metal Detector - Kapi used to use this thing when he went dumpster diving for loot, increases the chance of you finding rare items in boxes and trash cans.
=== Comic Kingdom ===
Comic Kingdom is a haven for nerds of all kinds, this store sells a large variety of products like comics, video games, collectors items and much more that i really don't want to talk about. The store is owned by the one and only Stamper, a nerdy geek obsessed with almost every nerdy franchise you could think of. He's even got a holo rare card of every Fantendex Character.
Jobs:
* Perfect Condition - Stamper needs you to deliver a pack of Fantendex cards to a friend somewhere in the store, their position is shown by a marker. However, you cannot take any damage because it will ruin the box, you need it to be in perfect condition or it will lose it's value. While holding the pack nerds will appear around the mall and attack you to get the cards. Avoid all the nerds attacks and deliver the package.
* Roleplay Riot - Stamper and some of his pals have decided to start a roleplay session, but it's gone a little too far. Stamper will now follow you around but be careful, roleplayers equipped with weapons like swords, bows and shields will swarm you and try to attack you and Stamper. Don't let Stamper get hurt for the next 30 seconds. Once completed Stamper returns to his store.
* Target Practice - Help Stamper test out his limited edition bow & arrow set. Stamper has set up targets around the shop use to aim and fire arrows (Just like throwing) and shoot down all the targets before time runs out.
Services
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=== Airavi ===
This sports/clothing store is always trending with the teens despite its ridiculously overpriced products. Seriously, that much for a pair of white sneakers!? The store is a hotspot with amateur thieves trying to get their hands on the newest airavi swag without paying. The only remaining employee, Alan spends most of his shifts asleep at the counter, no wonder so many products are stolen.
* Sneaker Stain - Alan has accidentally spilled his coffee on an extremely limited and valuable pair of shoes, take them to the fountain in the middle of the mall to wash them. While holding the shoes robbers will be more drawn to you so be careful.
* Thread Thief - Somebody has stolen some clothing from the shop, i don't really know who so just beat up 3 robbers...you'll find em eventually.
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== Workers ==
At the start of every shift each player will get to choose from one of the 8 different workers, each equipped with their own look, stats and abilities. Each Worker has a different playstyle and are fit to play different roles on your team. 
Every worker has stats that determine their base abilities. Here are what they all do.
* Max Stress - Determines how much stress a worker can take before becoming Stressed Out. Basically max HP.
* Saving - Determines how much money a worker keeps when they get Stressed Out.
* Speed - Determines how fast a worker runs.
* Stamina - Determines how much stamina charges a worker has, allowing them to dash and throw.
Abilities are powerful character specific skills that give you a huge advantage in your shifts. They can be activated using the left and right bumper buttons. Once used they will have a cooldown based on how powerful they are unless stated otherwise.
=== Worker List ===
Click a worker's name for more info about them such as backstory and abilities.
		
		
		
== Customers ==
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== Game Modes ==
=== Stress Shift ===
Just another old day working in the mall, Stress Shift is the game's default mode. Team up with pals and earn cash across various jobs while also avoiding the chaotic obstacles and events around every corner. Your shift goes on for as long as you can survive, no lunch breaks either, the shift will end once all workers are stressed out at the same time and are unable to work. Before your shift begins the host can choose whether or not to use a pre-made or auto-generated mall. 1-5 Workers can team up in a shift.
=== Showdown Shift ===
2 Teams of 4 compete against each other to see who can bank the most points within 3 minutes. In this mode all Job tasks have been simplified and made easier so they can be done quicker. When a job has been completed the worker is given money based on how hard the job was, money works much differently in this mode though. All money collected trails behind the player (Like Snake) with each collected dollar adding a bit of length to your trail. If an enemy worker intercepts your trail it is cut where they intercepted, all the money cut from your trail is stolen and added to their trail. Meaning the further down in the trail you intercept, the more money is stolen. You gain a speed boost for a set time after cutting an enemy trail, allowing you to escape or attack even more. Each team has a bank area, when you walk into it all the money in your trail disappears and gets added to your team's point counter. 
Cash is scattered across the map in various places but completing jobs grants a lot more money. Random Powerups will also appear around that grant you and your team a variety of effects when picked up. While customers still walk around the mall, the Stress mechanic is completely removed, all stress inducing effects from customers will instead slow, stun or make you drop money. If a worker dashes over the trail of a co-worker they grant 2 extra dollars for themselves and the co-worker, encouraging your team to work together and manage their dashes for support or movement. All abilities are still useable in this mode but many have been modified to work with the game mode better. This mode also has a Free For All version without teams.
Yes i copied the Google Ghost Game 💀 Its too much of a good concept to not turn into a full game.
=== Swarm Shift ===
Black Friday has finally arrived and it's the most violent one yet. Team up and fight against swarms of angry customers all fighting for the best deals as they increase in strength and quantity over time. As you defeat customers you earn cash which can be spent on upgrades to help your survive and fight customers. More powerful weapons and items appear much more often in this mode to help you fend off the swarms, so be sure to search around to find them.
=== Mall Maker ===
This mode allows you to build your very own Mall Layout, acting as a map you can play in custom/private shifts of any game mode. Malls can be constructed from all existing assets like floors, walls, escalators, garbage cans, decorations and more. You can even set the locations of shops or points where customers enter the mall.
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