Understanding the Gameplay Loop
In The Shawarma, a Roblox observation horror game, your primary goal is to survive your shift by correctly identifying whether the person at your service window is a human or an anomaly. You must manage orders while scrutinizing every customer for visual distortions, strange behaviors, or threatening clones.
To succeed, you need to utilize your environment. The game provides specific tools to help you spot threats that might not be visible from the front counter.
Strazh Tek: The in-game security monitor system used to view customers from different angles and utilize night vision.
How to Spot Anomalies
Anomalies can be subtle or blatantly obvious. According to gameplay footage, you must perform a strict routine for every customer.
- Visual Inspection: Check eyes for glowing colors or missing pupils. Look at skin texture; anomalies often appear pale, burnt, or zombie-like.
- Surroundings Check: Always look behind the customer. Some anomalies spawn "twins" or small minions directly behind the main model.
- Dialogue Analysis: Read the text carefully. Scrambled characters (e.g., "1*&fAAOBIN") or bizarre requests are immediate red flags.
- Camera Check: Turn to the Strazh Tek monitor to see angles the window doesn't show.
Complete Anomaly Database
Below is a breakdown of the specific customer models and the confirmed anomalies associated with them.
| Customer Type | Physical Anomalies | Behavioral & Positional Anomalies |
| Old Woman (Grey Sweater) | Glowing yellow eyes, pale white skin, no pupils. | A "twin" standing behind her, dancing animations. |
| Man in Suit | Glowing eyes, "Batman" mask distortion, conjoined heads ("Main" anomaly). | Tiny "minions" accompanying him, backwards body orientation, jumpscare face on camera. |
| Man in Grey Polo | "Weird skin" (burnt/dark texture), second face on back of head. | Floating in a T-pose. |
| Blonde Woman | "Skinny" distorted model, head turned 180 degrees backward. | A twin standing directly behind her. |
| Bald Man (Karate Gi) | Reddish "weird skin" texture. | T-posing/floating, performing karate chops or dancing. |
| Man in Hoodie | Green slime "booger" on face. | Offers a "proposition" involving the booger instead of paying money. |
| Older Woman (Black Dress) | Glowing eyes, strange skin texture on hands. | None confirmed in current footage. |
Advanced Detection Tools
Using the Security Monitor
The Strazh Tek system is vital for survival. Some anomalies, such as specific facial distortions or jumpscares, are only visible through the camera feed.
- Night Vision: Toggle this mode to see clearer in the dark. A green tint overlay helps reveal details hidden by lighting, such as skin texture changes.
- Alternate Angles: Use the camera to check the back of a customer's head. For example, the Man in Grey Polo may hide a second face on the back of his skull, which is impossible to see from the service window.
Analyzing Dialogue
Pay close attention to what customers say. A human might make small talk about their kids or being hungry (e.g., "Training is nothing without food!"). An anomaly often presents garbled text or disturbing offers.
One unique interaction involves the Man in Hoodie, who may ask, "Will you eat my booger for 1000?" This triggers a dialogue choice where you can "Accept" or "Decline."
Managing the Service Window
Once you have made your decision, you must act immediately.
- If Human: Proceed with the cooking order. This involves interacting with the ingredient station to place Lavash, add meat and vegetables, roll it, and serve the customer.
- If Anomaly: Do not serve them. Locate the button near the window to close the metal security shutter immediately.
Lavash: A thin flatbread used as the base wrapper for the shawarma orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main goal of The Shawarma?
The primary objective in The Shawarma is to determine whether each customer is a normal human or a dangerous anomaly. You must serve humans by completing their shawarma orders and stop anomalies by immediately closing the metal security shutter to avoid being attacked or penalized.
How do I use the security camera?
To monitor customers effectively, turn away from the service window and interact with the Strazh Tek security monitor at the desk. This system allows you to view customers from multiple angles, check for hidden anomalies, and toggle night vision to spot visual distortions or twins that are not visible from the counter.
Is there an endless mode in the game?
Yes. The game lobby displays an “Endless Mode” option, which allows you to play continuous shifts without stopping. This mode is perfect for practicing anomaly detection and testing your ability to survive longer gameplay sessions.
What happens if a customer has no money?
Some anomalies, like the Man in Hoodie, may claim to have no money and offer a disturbing proposition instead of paying. This is a confirmed anomaly behavior and should alert you to close the shutter immediately rather than serving them.
How do I check for twins?
Certain anomalies, such as the Old Woman in Grey Sweater or the Blonde Woman, may have duplicates or “twins” standing behind them. Always look directly behind the customer at the service window and use the Strazh Tek camera to spot any hidden models that indicate an anomaly.
What indicates a dialogue anomaly?
Dialogue anomalies often feature scrambled or glitchy text, like “1*&fAAOBIN,” or bizarre, inappropriate requests, such as propositions involving biological matter. Any strange or garbled message should be treated as a warning sign, and you should close the shutter instead of serving the customer.
