Espresso Machine

Espresso Machine is a recreational building that serves a shot of espresso to a Duplicant, helping them relax after a long day while also granting an Athletics bonus. Its effect is especially useful for haulers and other Duplicants who benefit from moving faster, though the bonus matters less for Duplicants who tend to stay in one place most of the time.

Compared with other watering holes, the Espresso Machine is relatively economical in water use, consuming significantly less water than Soda Fountains or Juicers. That advantage depends on the ingredient, however: if the recipe uses a domesticated Pincha Peppernut from a Pincha Pepperplant that receives no bonuses, the water cost rises to 70 kg of polluted water, making it the least economical option. The machine’s power draw is 480 W, and that cost is paid while the Duplicant is actively drinking.

There are a few practical drawbacks to keep in mind. A Duplicant spends a long time drinking the espresso, close to a full time block, which can interrupt sleep if used before bed or cut into work time if used during a shift. While one Duplicant is using the machine, no other Duplicant can use it at the same time. The machine also has no built-in way to limit access to specific Duplicants, so controlling access usually requires placing it in a room with door restrictions.

• If any ingredient carries germs, the Espresso Machine can give Duplicants Food Poisoning.
• Its Athletics bonus is broadly useful, especially for hauling jobs.
• The 480 W load is high enough that it should be accounted for in power planning, particularly because it runs during use.
• The machine has a priority of 5 and is one of the higher-priority recreational buildings.
• Duplicants do not repeatedly use the same kind of recreational building in rapid succession; after using an Espresso Machine, they will temporarily avoid it as well as Soda Fountains and Juicers.

Overall, the Espresso Machine is a strong morale and mobility option when water is available and power infrastructure can support it. It is best placed where Duplicants can reach it without disrupting important work, and where germy ingredients can be avoided or cleaned up before use.