In Stakehouse Den, Hot Sauce isn’t just flavor—it’s a reward metric born from staking cards. But unlike something you redeem immediately, Hot Sauce can be stored—and this is where the Refrigerator comes in. It’s a clever design choice that balances incentive, patience, and economic utility.
What is the Refrigerator?
The Refrigerator is Stakehouse Den’s mechanism for holding—or freezing—Hot Sauce once it’s generated. Players can claim Hot Sauce and deposit it into the Refrigerator to safeguard it. But there’s a catch: there’s a limit to how much you can store for free. Once that baseline is reached, no more Hot Sauce can go in—unless you upgrade your storage capacity.
Free & Upgradable Storage Tiers
Here are the storage tiers, showing both how much SCRIPT you need to burn to increase capacity and the multiplier on storage earned:
| Tier | SCRIPT Burned | Multiplier | Total Storage Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 0 | — | 50 $HotSauce |
| 1 SCRIPT | 1 | 3× | 150 |
| 5 SCRIPT | 5 | 4× | 1,000 |
| 25 SCRIPT | 25 | 5× | 6,250 |
| 50 SCRIPT | 50 | 6× | 15,000 |
| 100 SCRIPT | 100 | 7× | 35,000 |
| 250 SCRIPT | 250 | 8× | 100,000 |
| 500 SCRIPT | 500 | 9× | 225,000 |
| 1,000 SCRIPT | 1,000 | 10× | 500,000 |
Why This Matters
From my perspective, the Refrigerator does more than simply store rewards:
Encourages long-term engagement: Players who burn SCRIPT to increase storage are committing for the longer haul. It’s a stake in the system.
Controls inflation of idle rewards: Without storage limits, Hot Sauce could pile up unchecked, weakening its perceived value. The cap and upgrade path manage that.
Gives choice & strategy: Do you use Hot Sauce as soon as it’s generated? Or do you opt to stash more for a bigger yield later? The Refrigerator adds a planning dimension.
Final Thoughts
Stakehouse Den’s Refrigerator feature is a solid example of thoughtful game economics: it rewards patience, gives agency, and protects the system’s balance. For anyone serious about maximizing rewards, understanding which storage tier fits your activity—and being willing to burn SCRIPT for higher capacity—will make all the difference.