The protagonist of Cinema Panic 2 is a ticket seller working in the ticket booth of a theatre. The player must monitor the customers' needs and perform tasks correctly in order to earn money. This is how they can use it in this game. Additionally, proper observation and tactical thinking are required from the player when orienting the character in the game. The ticket counter offers an expansive view for this game. You can observe the entire space from one angle, which includes machines for making food and drinks. Additionally, the counter sells tickets for events hosted in the venue. The game's protagonist must quickly meet the requirements of each guest to complete the level. Each level is a time-sensitive struggle against space that tests the player's abilities and creativity.

In order to prepare food or drinks for customers, players must move the character between different locations. At the same time, players must pay attention to the elapsed travel time in the ticket counter by watching the clock. Doing so will help them prepare food or drinks ahead of time so guests don't leave before they're finished. Additionally, preparing these items continuously becomes more difficult as time passes. When a guest approaches the ticket counter, you must move to them in order to know their request. Also, the patience bar has not disappeared and continues to operate— indicating the appropriate preparation time for the player. You must continue decreasing the bar until a guest leaves, even if this means keeping guests from leaving. This is because it affects the outcome of the level when a guest leaves. Each level must end with you making the most money possible. This is how you earn a lot of money at each level. However, combos only last for a short amount of time so you need to be fast when making them. Also, only two types of food and drinks can be brought to each guest. This is because the time when both types of food can be brought to each guest needs to be timed correctly.

You can only choose the location for new kitchen tools when purchasing a ticket at the counter. As long as you purchase a ticket, you must travel to the chosen location and prepare new dishes and drinks. New items will continuously appear in the game over time. Upgrading the kitchen tools you have alleviates the difficulty of preparing large meals with many guests. This is because more advanced kitchen utensils provide better results. In this game, you can access a list of different items in the shop and choose which product you'd like to upgrade. This is because this list provides easy access to information about the expected upgrade efficiency of your kitchen appliances. After that, you can decide which appliances to prioritize when upgrading your kitchen. This is because this game makes food and drinks appear faster so that players can keep the number of combos they have each level. The player can move and serve guests appearing in the cinema by controlling the ticket counter staff. Players interact with guests at the ticket counter to purchase items they desire before preparing them. Doing so increases their income. Leveling up comes with a list of requirements and a defined amount of patience. Players must meet all requirements in time to move up. When guests stand in a row, the combo system includes a system of combos that last for a limited amount of time. When you access higher tiers of your kitchen tools, the number of options can become overwhelming. Prioritize which aspects of the tool you'd like to upgrade with each upgrade. These tools can be upgraded over time.