Spell books, bubbling potions, enchanted wands, and mysterious creatures — the magic shop is myplayshop’s most imaginative setting. For children who love fantasy and make-believe, it transforms money maths into an adventure.
In myplayshop’s magic shop, your child is the shopkeeper of an enchanted emporium. Wizards, witches, and magical folk arrive needing supplies, and your child serves them.
Why the Magic Shop Enchants
The magic shop is unique among myplayshop’s shops because of its fantasy setting:
Imagination runs wild. “A wizard just bought a spell book and a crystal ball!” The magic shop generates stories naturally, and children who are inventing stories are children who stay engaged.
Mysterious products. Unlike a supermarket where every product is familiar, magic shop items are intriguing. What does a potion of invisibility cost? How much is a phoenix feather? The novelty keeps children curious.
No “boring” items. Every product in the magic shop feels special. There’s no equivalent of scanning a tin of beans — every item has a sense of wonder.
Inside the Magic Shop
A customer (perhaps a young wizard) arrives:
- Spell book: $7.00
- Healing potion: $4.50
- Crystal wand: $9.00
- Total: $20.50
- Customer pays with: $25.00
- Change needed: $4.50
A smaller purchase might be a single potion for $3.00 — quick and easy.
Magic Maths
Fantasy makes numbers friendly. Children who feel anxious about maths in a school context often relax in a fantasy setting. The magic shop creates distance from “real” maths anxiety.
Mid-range prices. Most items cost $3–$12, with some premium items higher. This provides a good challenge without being overwhelming.
Story-driven transactions. Each customer’s order tells a mini story. “Why does this wizard need three potions and a new wand? Maybe they’re going on a quest!” When children create narratives, they process the numbers more deeply.
Who Loves the Magic Shop
- Fantasy fans — Children who love fairy tales, wizards, and magical stories
- Creative thinkers — Kids who enjoy inventing stories and characters
- Ages 4–9 — The whimsical theme appeals across a wide range
- Children who resist “serious” games — Magic feels like pure play, even though the maths is real
Play Ideas
- Magical budget — “You’re a wizard preparing for a quest. You have $30. What supplies do you buy?”
- Potion recipes — “A strength potion needs three ingredients. Add up the cost of each one”
- Custom magic shop — Use the custom shop to invent your own spells, potions, and magical items with creative names and prices