READ ME FIRST : All About the My Restaurant Rocks Challenge 2022

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

My Restaurant Rocks

Create a new restaurant with your team, and get ready to make meals with scavenger hunts and spell-it-outs.
This is a self-directed team challenge, which means you create your own teams of up to six players; and your own team name. We do not recommend this challenge for smaller readers (less than 2 books per week) or for those new to team challenges.

This is a dynamic challenge so although round 1 rules will be pretty clear, as your restaurant is up and running don’t be surprised if things are switched up for future rounds.

Teams will be capped to the number of books that can be read per round. For round 1, this is 80 books. Consider this when planning your teams and also your strategy with reading books.

IMPORTANT
You will need to be able to access and edit Google Sheets to join this challenge. We will give you a template, but you need to use it to track your books and your points.
We work on an honour system, so we are not asking you to submit your spreadsheets for review, but all sheets need to be accessible for viewing by all players. The mods will also be checking sheets at the end of each round.
Here is an example of what the team spreadsheet will look like - this is an example so we've filled in some info already.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
And is a short video explaining the tabs and how to complete.
https://www.loom.com/share/071d1cdb91...

If you only access Goodreads via the app this is NOT the challenge for you. There are limitations with the app, and the Google sheets app with mobile devices and they are not recommended for this challenge.

HOW TO FIND A TEAM
You can use THIS THREAD to find like minded players, or shout out to your GR friends. Either way, sign ups are done AS A TEAM, so you need to have your whole team (up to six players) ready to go before signing up. When you have all your team members, ONE person does the sign up AS A TEAM here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...

Challenge Dates
There will be 3 rounds which are one calendar month each.
Starting 1 September 2022, 9pm UTC and finishing 30 November 2020, 9pm UTC.

HOW TO PLAY
About this Challenge
◈ The team with the highest points at the end of the game wins!
◈ Each round teams create meals through a scavenger hunt and spell-it-outs
◈ At end of round, each team get randomised customers to eat their meals. Leftovers expire if fresh (although the team can decide to preserve, more details below)
◈ Meals you create can be changed around at any time during the round, but once the round finishes and customers arrive, the meals are set and can not be changed.
◈ Only books STARTED after the challenge begins can count
◈ Book length is determined by the meals. See below.
◈ Each Book can be used for either scavenger hunt words or as spell-it-outs.
◈ Only books read during the specified round can be used (“read date” is what counts, provided it started after the challenge started)
◈ Teams will be capped to the number of books that can be read per round. For round 1, this is 80 books.

CREATING MEALS
Scavenger hunt for words in titles or text or items on cover, or spell out, words as follows:


Fresh meals (must be used within the month - page count of 50 pages or more. No restriction on using children's, graphic novels, etc.)

◈ sandwiches items which would be suitable on a sandwich (for example: bread, butter, lettuce, tomato, ham, chicken, salami, cheese, carrot, cucumber, salt, pepper, beetroot or beets, gherkins or pickles, peanut butter, jam or jelly, vegemite, mustard, honey, pastrami, devon, egg, bacon)
Sandwiches have a minimum of 7 and maximum of 10 items.
◈ fish and chips (fish, or any types of fish, potato, salt, lemon) Note for scavenger hunt only: Must contain all these items (4), add vinegar for bonus points.
Fish and chips have a minimum of 4 and maximum of 5 items.
◈ coffee (coffee or anything coffee related, e.g. latte) ; milk, sugar, cream, water) Can be items to make a coffee, the word coffee, or just a coffee word (e.g. "cappuccino").
Coffee has a minimum of 1 and maximum of 6 items.
◈ tea(tea, milk, sugar, water, cream) Note for scavenger hunt only: Must contain at least tea and water. Other items are optional.
Tea has a minimum of 2 and maximum of 4 items.
◈ salad (e.g. salad, lettuce, cucumber, any cheese, tomato, olives, carrot, cucumber, beans, peas, nuts, pear)
Salads have a minimum of 5 and maximum of 15 items.

Frozen meals Can be used in the following month. Page count of 160+. No graphic novels, cookbooks, poetry or childrens books unless audio version is more than 5 hours or wordcount can be verified with arbookfind as more than 40,000 words
◈ pasta (e.g. pasta types, cheese, cream, salt, pepper, chicken, chilli, basil, tomato, garlic)
Pasta have a minimum of 7 and maximum of 10 items.
◈ quiche (e.g. eggs, bacon, leeks, ham, spinach, salt, pepper, pastry)
Quiche have a minimum of 6 and maximum of 10 items.
◈ curries (e.g. beef, lamb, chicken, lentils, potato, sweet potato, carrot, beans, curry powder or paste, turmeric, chilli, cloves, coriander, cumin, ginger, garlic)
Curries have a minimum of 10 and maximum of 15 items.

Desserts, drinks and cocktails ; can be shelved/frozen and used at any point through the challenge. 500+pages. No children's, poetry, graphic novels, plays, cookbooks.
◈ Champagne, wine, liqueur, beer (generic term or a specific brand/type)
◈ Chocolate, fruit, marshmallow, ice cream, custard or any dessert (generic term or a specific type, e.g. “tart”)
◈ Water, Juice, soda, soft drinks (generic term or a specific type, for e.g. Lemonade)
Desserts, drinks and cocktails have a minimum of 1 and maximum of 5 items.
Monthly Special . For Month 1, this is a fresh item which much be used in the month created.
◈ Fijian Chicken Curry (chicken, spice(s) (generic term or a specific type), tomato, coconut milk, chutney, roti, chilli, rice. Must contain chicken, spice(s) and rice. This dish has a minimum of 6 and maximum of 8 items.


POINTS
10 points per book read
2 points per scavenger word / spell-it-out letter used per book (maximum numbers shown below)

Points are also given per meal eaten:

Sandwich			60
Fish and Chips			45
Fish and Chips with Vinegar	55
Coffee				20
Tea				30
Salad				50
Pasta				40
Quiche				45
Curry				60
Alcoholic drink			20
Dessert				20
Non-Alcoholic Drink		20	
Monthly Special			80

up to 2 scavenger words / spell-it out letters per book >50 pages and <=160 pages
up to 4 scavenger words/ spell-it out letters per book >161 and <=300 pages
up to 8 scavenger words/ spell-it out letters per book >301 pages and <=500 pages
up to 12 scavenger words / spell-it-out letters per book >501 pages

CUSTOMERS

Children ; only eat fish and chips (no vinegar), sandwiches, quiche, juice and water.

Teenagers ; eat all frozen meals, soda/soft drinks and desserts.

Adults ; eat everything. May even give you a tip (which allows you to preserve fresh food for next month)

Pensioners only eat Sandwich, Fish and Chips (with vinegar), Tea and Coffee and pasta (and in month 1 the special)

Customers are randomised at the end of the month to eat the team meals. (This will impact your points as meals eaten will depend on your customers. Waste can also be expensive for restaurants!)

RESTAURANT NAME
At the start of the challenge, name your restaurant and give a (max. 5 sentence) blurb “about” the restaurant. This may just give you an advantage for round 2….

BOOKS OF THE MONTH
For every team member that participates in a Book of the Month (BOM) (by joining the discussion and/or writing discussion questions) they will be able to swap out two assigned customers for others of their choice.

Limited to two customers for each team member per BOM. (i.e. you can't get the customer bonus for writing DQs AND participating. But if you join 2 BOMs in one month, you can get 4 bonuses).

This bonus will be available for BOMs that start after the challenge begins.

SPELL-IT-OUT RULES
Spell out the word(s) using the first letter in the book's title, the first letter in the author's first or last name, or the first letter of a character's first, last, or nick-name, or the first letter of the series name.
As always, if the first letter of a title starts with an indefinite or definite article ('A', 'An', 'The', etc.), you may use the first letter of the second word in the title to spell out your chosen word.
If the first letter of a title is a numerical digit, then you use the first letter of that digit for your spell out (i.e. 1984 is N; 2046 is T; 1Q84 is O)
If you are listening to an audiobook, the first letter in the narrator's first or last name also can be used.
We're also allowing for Translators names, as long as the edition you are reading is a translation version.

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Round 1
Starts September 1, 9pm UTC Time
https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown...

Finishes September 30, 9pm UTC Time
https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown...

Customers arrive! You have 48 hours to feed them and finalise round 1. (You can start reading for round 2 while this is occuring).
Remember: Your meals are set at the end of the round and once customers arrive can't be changed. i.e. You can't change meals around to suit the customers you receive

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Look at the crowds!!

We can't wait for your restaurants to open.

In the meantime you can vote for your favourite team name and restaurant description! (You can't vote for your own).

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C9B8DT9

Those who have the highest number of votes for the team name and restaurant description will get higher tippers for round 1.

Voting closes 24 hours before the end of round 1


In addition, the number of votes will give you the option of certain additions to your meals to better attract Adult customers when you open in round 2.

Votes

Place		Round 2 Additions

Top 3		You're the hottest place in town this week and everyone wants to try your meals. Now is the time to think about what your niche market is looking for to maintain your popularity
		Meals with the word "saffron", "truffle", or "caviar" in the text or title, or used as a spell-it-out will attract more adults for round 2

4-7		You're now on the list of places to try for young singles and DINKS. Keep up the great work, but perhaps get a bit more creative inround 2 to increase popularity.
		Meals with the word "pistachios", "abalone", or "balsamic" in the text or title, or used as a spell-it-out will attract more adults for round 2
		
8-10		Now known as "cheap and cheerful" you attract families which mean messy children. Try some new, more popular, dishes to attract your target group for round 2.
		Meals with the word "kale", "bamboo", or "kiwi" in the text or title, or used as a spell-it-out will attract more adults for round 2

11-14		It is time to try something new for round 2. Pensioners will be attracted to your restaurant, but you will need to work to get other groups in the door	
		Meals with the word "tuna", "capers", or "anchovy" in the text or title, or used as a spell-it-out will attract more adults for round 2	

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

RESULTS

Look at the crowds!!



Thanks to everyone who voted!! We combined the scores from the two different components (restaurant name and favourite description) and placings are below.

Place		Restaurant Name				
1		Pantries in a Twist	
2		Nacho Problem		
3		One Flew Over the Couscous Nest

4		Wok on the Wilde Side
5		What the fork?
5		Happy Grillmore
7		Seaside Book Cafe

8		The Last Slice
9		Double the Cravings
10		Lettuce Read

11		Bubble, Bubble, Boil and Crumble aka The Scottish Cafe
12		Wild Oats
13		The Reader Feeder Diner
14		Midnight's Kitchen

For those interested in some stats...
Pantries in a Twist was your favourite restaurant name with 7 number one votes (out of 38 received)

and your favourite description was:
Happy GrillmoreCome on by for some novel nibbles where we have good food but better books... At our Cafe, the calories don’t count if you read while you eat, so eat up!


(nb: we removed any votes that were for the person's own team - ranking and descriptions)

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Round 1 Complete - what to expect for round 2

Thanks cooks, chefs and kitchen hands - you have survived the opening of your restaurant and round 1 customers. Phew!

Frozen Meals from round 1 not consumed
Can be used in round 2. You should copy and paste these from your Shop Front Round 1 to the Shop Front Round 2 tab (Note: column D on the round 2 tab won't populate - don't worry we will fix it up)

Desserts, Drinks and Cocktails from round 1 not consumed
Can be used in round 2 or round 3. You should copy and paste those you want to use in round 2 from your Shop Front Round 1 to the Shop Front Round 2 tab (Note: column D on the round 2 tab won't populate - don't worry we will fix it up)

Fresh Food from round 1 not consumed
Fresh food not used will be rotten unless you received tips from adults to preserve.
The amount of tips you have from round 1 is directly attributable to your "Look at the crowds!!" Place.

Place		Tips
Top 3		20% of adults tipped

4-7		15% of adults tipped

8-10		10% of adults tipped

11-14		5% adults tipped

Adults were pretty crumby tippers in round 1, but now your doors are open and you have media buzz, expect much higher tip rates in round 2!

If you have Fresh food from round 1 you are preserving by using a tip, copy and paste those you want to use in round 2 from your Shop Front Round 1 to the Shop Front Round 2 tab (Note: column D on the round 2 tab won't populate - don't worry we will fix it up)

Look at the crowds!! Place
All teams have received a placing which is available on the Status Sheet.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

In round 2, enter the word you find (if doing a scavenger hunt) related to your Place in the justification column on your kitchen tab ; and then when creating the meal tick the highlighted box (column G) on the shop front tab.

Books read cap
For round 2, it is 90 books per team

Customers round 2
The exact number of customers won't be known until they arrive, but be sure it will increase for round 2 as your restaurants gain in popularity!!

Favourite customer meals for round 1 - just for fun and team kudos

Please send us your nominations - we will also post our favourites :)

Round 2 tabs
For your spreadsheets are coming later today. We just need to update slightly to account for the round 2 changes.

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

What a mess!!!

All those pensioners eating the special... and they brought along their grandkids!!

Your restaurants are a complete mess and instagramers and tik-tok-ers are getting ready to move on. The only way to keep adults coming back next month is to create items to keep children entertained and quiet!

Month 2 Special

Kids love chicken nuggets and waffle fries! This is your FRESH Special for month 2
◈ Chicken nuggets and waffle fries (chicken, bread or bread crumbs, salt, egg, flour, potato, oil
Must contain chicken, potato and oil.

Month 2 Bonuses
Use your spell-it-outs and scavenger hunts to find items to keep kids entertained. Think board games, crayons, toys, books, peg games, tablets, face painting, clowns.... use your imagination!!
You can find up to 20 items in total and these are listed as "FRESH BONUS" within your spreadsheet



Month 2 Customers

Your "look at the crowds" placing may impact the types of customers you receive more of for round 2. You can counteract this for round 2 and attract more adults by finding the special ingredients as per your placing. Details here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Round 2
Started October 1, 9pm UTC Time

Feed your customers from round 1 by October 2, 9pm UTC Time
https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown...

Round 2 finishes October 31, 9pm UTC Time
https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown...

Customers arrive! You have 48 hours to feed them and finalise round 2. (You can start reading for round 3 while this is occuring).
Remember: Your meals are set at the end of the round and once customers arrive can't be changed. i.e. You can't change meals around to suit the customers you receive

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Round 3
Starts November 1, 9pm UTC Time
https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown...

Feed your customers from round 2 by November 2, 9pm UTC Time
https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown...


Round 3 finishes November 30, 9pm UTC Time
https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown...

Customers arrive! You have 48 hours to feed them and finalise round 3.
Remember: Your meals are set at the end of the round and once customers arrive can't be changed. i.e. You can't change meals around to suit the customers you receive




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Let's get romantic

November is known for...
thanksgiving
topaz
almost summer
almost winter
veterans day
all saints day
rain

It all depends on where your restaurant is located. So for MRR, November is all about Romance (hey, why not?)

Your placing at the end of round 2 gives you the option of certain additions to your meals to better attract Adult customers when you open in round 3.

Place		Round 3 Additions

Top 3		Congrats! Now is the time to think about what your niche market is looking for to maintain your popularity
		Meals with the word "lobster", "pasionfruit", or "brie" in the text or title, or used as a spell-it-out will attract more adults for round 3

4-7		Keep up the great work, but perhaps get a bit more creative in round 3 to increase popularity.
		Meals with the word "prawns" (shrimp is acceptable), "cherry", or "gelato" in the text or title, or used as a spell-it-out will attract more adults for round 3
		
8-10		Try some new, more popular, dishes to attract your target group for round 3.
		Meals with the word "chocolate", "gold", or "scallop" in the text or title, or used as a spell-it-out will attract more adults for round 3

11-14		It is time to try something new for round 3. 	
		Meals with the word "salmon", "mango", or "paste" in the text or title, or used as a spell-it-out will attract more adults for round 3	

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Congrats to the winners....

Team Trouble With their restaurant

Double the Cravings
"Sondith Claistevsamjen, the renowned chef that brought Carnal Cravings to life is back with a sequel; “Double the Cravings”!

If you are yearning to have your carnal cravings respected, celebrated, and then sated, come, join us as Chef Sondith and their experienced and eager staff will take care of your desires.

Using locally sourced ingredients, with a few surprises flown in daily via galactic drone, your every craving will be conquered.

Bring the family to our main dining room, or bring your special date to our private rooms.

This is one sequel that is better than the original."





Team members
❅Jenny
❅Claire
❅Judith
❅Sammy
❅Sonia
❅Steven

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

And congrats to all of our teams. Great cooking!!

Now to spend the next 3 months not looking for ingredients in books. :D

  

  

Team			TOTAL		Rank
Trouble			36644		1
Wok on the Wilde	35990		2
Life of Pie		34259		3
Nacho Prob		31185		4
The Scottish Cafe	30350		5
Wild Oats		25242		6
What the fork?		24915		7
Lettuce Read		24491		8
The Reader Feeder	22659		9
Pantries ina Twist	17215		10
Seaside Book Cafe	17062		11
One Flew Over 		2858		12