How to Use the Mirage Projector in Probably Stolen
Place the Mirage Projector in your shop, make sure it has power and leave it overnight. It needs a full night to charge, and the bonus — higher street attractiveness, which draws more passers-by — applies to the next day, not the queue you already have.
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Mirage Projector at a glance
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Base price | 400 Credits |
| Size | 9 cells (3 × 3) |
| Charge | One night |
| Effect | Raises the shop’s street attractiveness the next day |
How to use it
- 01
Place it before closing
Put it in the shop on a day you can afford to skip the bonus — the first night is spent charging.
- 02
Check its power
Confirm the projector has a working source before you sleep, the same as any other overnight machine.
- 03
Open the next morning
The street-attractiveness bonus applies to the day after charging, bringing more foot traffic to the counter.
- 04
Plan your stock
More customers only pay off if you have goods to sell. Restock before a projector day.
Common mistakes
| Mistake | What happens |
|---|---|
| Placing it in the morning | No bonus today — it has not charged yet |
| No power overnight | It cannot charge, so there is no bonus tomorrow |
| Expecting a fixed number of customers | The bonus raises attractiveness, not a guaranteed customer count |
Is it worth 400 Credits?
It pays off when your bottleneck is customers, not stock or cash. If your shelves are thin or rent is due, a Moisture Farm or Furnace returns Credits more directly.
Common questions
How do you use the Mirage Projector in Probably Stolen?
Place it, give it power and leave it overnight. The next day your shop is more attractive from the street.
Why did the Mirage Projector do nothing?
It needs a full night to charge, and the bonus starts the following day. Check that it had power overnight.
Sources & version notes
Community game-data research. Sources reviewed October 31, 2026. This guide does not claim an independent in-game test.
- Nico Wiki: Mirage Projector
Price, charge timing and next-day effect.
- Nico Wiki: running & powering machines
Overnight order, battery rules, Recharger/PowerBloc energy and output-space warnings. Statically checked against release Build 26284217.