The Flamethrower costs $27,000 at the street shop across the road, burns through the outdoor potato pile while converting every potato into cash, and is the fastest way to surface the hidden Golden Key. Buy it last, after the production line and the Window Fries Shooter are running.
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Effect
- Burn rate
- Burns through the outdoor potato pile in seconds
- Cash conversion
- Every destroyed potato is converted into cash
- Secondary use
- Removes a Potato Eater anomaly that has latched onto the conveyor
When to buy it
Buy the Flamethrower last in the recommended order, after the production line (Conveyor Belt, Vacuum, Auto Peeler, Auto Fryer), the Window Fries Shooter, and the Robot Helpers are already running. The street shop is on the other side of an active road, and getting hit by a car ends the run instantly, so do not cross the road until you have the cash reserves and the kitchen is stable.
How to use it with the Money Potion
Drink a Money Potion immediately before starting the burn. The Money Potion multiplies the cash payout from every destroyed potato, which is what makes the Flamethrower pay off as a key-search tool rather than just an ingredient-clearer.
Safety note
The street shop is across an active road. Crossing after dark or while carrying a heavy load is dangerous — being hit by a car ends the run. Finish outdoor work before 8:00 PM and plan the trip to the street shop during daylight hours.
Fallback use: Potato Eater
The Flamethrower also removes a Potato Eater anomaly that has latched onto the conveyor, which is a useful side benefit if you already own one and do not want to chase the creature down with the interact button. For the dedicated counter, see the Potato Eater page. A second copy, called the Permanent Flamethrower, is awarded as a Jackpot prize on the lobby prize wheel — see the Gems economy page for what else that daily spin pays out and how to budget it.
Using the Flamethrower to finish a run
The Flamethrower's main payoff is the Golden Key grind: burn the pile while the key is still hidden, and the key drops out the moment its potato is processed. For the full step-by-step, see the Golden Key page.
FAQ
Where do I buy the Flamethrower in Sell Fries! [Anomaly]?
The Flamethrower is sold at the street shop across the road for $27,000. Cross during daylight hours and finish outdoor work before 8:00 PM.