Diner Dash 2

by Nicole Weston, Posted Mar 28th 2006 @ 9:07AM

Diner Dash 2 is the follow-up to the popular online computer game Diner Dash, set in San Francisco. In the original game, you control the character Flo as she opens and runs her diner business, doing everything from waiting tables to checking the books at night. In the new Diner Dash 2, Flo branches out and helps her friends save their restaurants from an evil corporation. The brightly colored game, put out by the company PlayFirst, is relatively simple when compared to some of the fantastically complicated, graphic-heavy role playing games that are released for systems like X-box and, aside from the occasionally irate customer, the game is violence free. It is realistic, though, and all the functions of running and operating real diners can happen at any time - from placating impatient customers to getting good tips. Diner Dash 1 and 2 are marketed slightly more towards women than the average computer game and, perhaps not surprisingly, the strategy is working and more women are playing. Some of the biggest growth can be seen in the 35 women's demographic, who don't talk about their gaming habits much, but still turn to the 'net for a 20 minute break from work.

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Tags: computer games, corporation, diner dash, diner dash 2, DinerDash, play first, sf gate, video games, women, women games

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3-28-2006 @10:16AM holly said... No! Say it isn't so. Nothing sucks productivity like Diner Dash . . . except maybe pizza frenzy. I love those games. For my own sake, I'm going to pretend I never read this.

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3-29-2006 @1:09PM michelle said... Oh, this is bad! I had never heard of this game before. Last night I spent about 40 minutes playing Diner Dash. I am already pondering a lunch-time break of the same.

I think I am addicted and may be paying for the full versions by this weekend.

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4-01-2006 @5:08AM ama said... i am a waitress at a national restaurant chain...i have encouraged management who would be surprised what we waitresses really have to do, to sit down and play diner dash!! it is as close to the real thing you can get to without the sore feet! go for the hard level and that should give you a shifts worth of fun.
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4-01-2006 @7:23PM Joy said... I played Diner Dash 2 yesterday and was addicted. I was seeking other sites to see if I could play some more before I decided to purchase the game. Thus far, I had no success seeking various sites with Diner Dash 2 posted. Well........ I love the second version better........ I was on the 2nd resturaunt when the time voice warned me that my session was ending. I wanted to scream because I was loving this game! Oh well........ I might as well go ahead and purchase it whenever I get the chance. If any viewers read this and you know any sites having Diner Dash 2, please let me know. I plead the 5th, I am a self-proclaimed Diner Dash addict. Hee-hee! :-)
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4-02-2006 @11:27AM brenda said... I know the feeling about Diner Dash 2 being additive. I was also on the second level when the voice said the same thing. I am trying to find it on another site and as soon as I do I will let you know. I may have to purchase it as well, it is worth the money though. It looks like for now that Playfirst is the only site that has the game. Maybe in a few weeks it will catch on to other sites too.
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4-03-2006 @2:39AM Bek said... I loved this game and have been looking for other sites as well. I would love to purchase the game but you need a credit card! What about people like me that don't have credit cards? How do we purchase the game? If anyone knows please leave feedback.
Thanks
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4-03-2006 @11:42PM Jenny said... Hey Bek

You can buy Diner Dash 1 & 2 at best buy, circuit city, etc....

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4-05-2006 @6:48PM ana said... ola sou brsileira e adoro jogar diner dash
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4-06-2006 @11:27AM glendie said... I received a message from playfirst the first day diner dash 2 was out and I played it and loved it better than the first one. My mom belongs to showckwave.com and they said that they'll be getting diner dash 2 very soon. It's 10 dollars a month and you have unlimited access to over 200 games.
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4-07-2006 @1:13PM sarita said... when is diner dash 2 coming out ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????/
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4-07-2006 @8:28PM Joy said... Thanks Brenda, I appreciate it!
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4-10-2006 @5:08AM Rebecca said... IT'S THE BEST
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4-14-2006 @1:44AM mariana said... im a big game freak and i love diner dash 2 real player should get it to and evan though those demos say only last 60 mins they will actually last until you close the game so if you done playin for a while just pause and minimize then go back later game will be there no matter how long (just lil tip for my peoples wit no credit card lol oh and if you like diner dash 2 you will probably like cake mania check it out
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4-14-2006 @10:38AM kim said... How can i download this game?
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4-16-2006 @4:33AM sam said... i love diner dah and can only find diner dahs 2 at playfirst unfortunately :( cake mania is another good game to download and i am just in the middle of downloading snowy lunch rush it looks somehting similar to diner dash so hopefully it will b gd ill let you no
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4-17-2006 @9:13PM Maggie said... I love Diner Dash and Diner Dash 2. I was wondering if anyone else who likes Diner Dash could tell me some other games that might be interesting and I would like. Thank you!
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4-18-2006 @7:16AM sargillard said... i think diner dash 2 is wicked i loved the first one and the second one is fantastic i just wish that more sites would have them as my hubbie won't let me buy it yet till i am, 100% sure its the one i want i know that it is but he thinks i will change my mind i love these kind of games can we have some more like it pls or more sites with diner dash 2 on please .
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4-18-2006 @9:05AM Manon St.laurent said... I really like Diner Dash 2. I find it better then the first one. It's very challenging.
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4-18-2006 @9:03PM Lil Cheeze said... I love the first dinner dash but don't want to buy the game so i would like someone to put it on a site for free PLASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE i am in dier need to play that game and don't want to be shutdown in the middle of the game ot is a rip off they should say put in your address and then mail you a bill or something like that and if you don't have a credit card like the lady or man that wrote about it just get a card for this and then cancle it wonce you pay or keep it and pay with it kepp just enough on it to pay the bill so if any thing happenes with it you know that nothing can be done that is if you get a card that you can only put a certain amount on it and better yet get a pay pass you can use those on these sites now it is really fast it will tell you hpw to do it well i got a dog to take care of sorry i can't help all i wish i could well bye bye!!!
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4-19-2006 @6:59AM mujo said... i need diner dash 2 but not at the playfirst,anyone could tell me another site or share with me registration code for diner dash 2
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