The Black Cat 1984 Guide: What to do inside the bar
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OverviewThe Black Cat 1984 is a roleplay game set inside a jazz bar in 1984, where you spend your time simulating city life, interacting with menu items, playing minigames, and building your own story. This guide covers what you can do inside the bar, how to earn all eight badges, and where to find the game's hidden secrets.
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What to do inside the bar
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The Black Cat is built around atmosphere and roleplay rather than objectives, so the first thing to do is get comfortable with everything the space offers.
- Interact with the menu the bar has soft drinks and food items you can engage with as part of your roleplay
- Try the minigames chess and darts are both available
- Use the dance animations several animations let your character move to the jazz
- Switch on the Noir Filter this changes the look of the game
- Build a story with other players up to 200 people can be in one server at the same time
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Time-based badges
Table
Five of the eight badges are tied entirely to how long you have spent in the game across all your sessions.
| Badge | Time required | Note from the developers |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Hours | 2 hours (7,200 seconds) | |
| 6 Hours | 6 hours (21,600 seconds) | |
| 16 Hours | 16 hours (57,600 seconds) | Described as listening to some incredible jazz |
| 46 Hours | 46 hours | Reached in 7 days means 27% of your week spent here |
| 112 Hours | 112 hours (6,720 minutes) |
Hidden badges and where to find them
Warn
The remaining three badges are not handed out for time played — you have to discover specific things in the world.
Game passes and purchases
Tips
If you want to expand what you can do in The Black Cat, the developers offer game passes through the group store. Because purchases cannot be refunded, look through exactly what each pass includes before you confirm anything.
- Game passes are sold through the group store
- All purchases are marked as final by the developers, so double-check the contents before buying
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Glossary
Glossary- Noir Filter
- An in-game visual setting that changes the look of the game.
- The Beast
- A hidden entity somewhere in the game world, described by the developers as unkind to visitors, and the trigger for the Unusual Resident badge.
- Roleplay
- A style of play where you act as a character living inside the game world, building stories and interactions with other players rather than chasing a fixed goal.
Common questions
FAQHow many players can be in the same server?
A single server holds up to 200 players at once.
What should I do if I find a bug?
The badge description for You found a bug... suggests reporting it to the developers.
Where do I buy game passes?
Passes are available in the group store. All purchases are final, so read what each pass includes before you buy.
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