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Overview

Lemonade Stand models a simple storefront. Each day you purchase inventory (cups, lemons, sugar, ice), set recipe and price, and optionally advertise. Weather and random events affect demand; profit depends on matching price and stock to conditions while minimizing waste (melted ice, leftover lemons).

How to Play

• Check forecast; raise price on hot days and buy more ice.
• Adjust recipe (more sugar/lemons) to balance cost and demand.
• Track profit/loss and iterate daily.

Controls

• Mouse/UI to set quantities and prices; advance day.

Tips

• Don’t overstock perishable items if the forecast is cool or rainy.
• Keep a margin for events but avoid tying up cash in excess inventory.
• Small price tests reveal elasticity for your market.

FAQ

• Q: How do I avoid running out of stock during peak hours?
  A: Buy a buffer of cups and ice on hot forecasts and increase price slightly.
• Q: Does advertising matter in this game?
  A: It can boost demand, but overspending wastes money if supply is low.
• Q: What is the most important metric to watch?
  A: Daily profit and leftover inventory; aim for steady upward trends.