Parents' Guide to

My PlayHome Stores

By Christy Matte, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 3+

Kids are encouraged to shop at this virtual plaza.

App iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire, Nook HD Paid Role-Playing Games
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this app.

  • My PlayHome Stores App: Screenshot #1
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age 2+

Based on 1 parent review

ProKameron
ProKameron Adult
February 14, 2020
age 2+

Completely Made for Kids.

This game made for kids is obviously made for kids.

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Easy to play/use
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What’s It About?

MY PLAYHOME STORES is a virtual shopping area for the My PlayHome characters. The original app isn't required, but this one is more fun when paired with it. Kids can shop at a clothing store, an ice cream shop, a produce market, and a grocery store. There are clothes to try on, ice cream cones and frozen drinks to serve, smoothies to make, and groceries to scan and bag. An ATM ensures that characters always have virtual cash on hand. The best part? All items purchased in My PlayHome Stores appear with the characters when kids open My PlayHome.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say: (1):
Kids say: Not yet rated

Like My PlayHome, My PlayHome Stores is an engaging, interactive experience. Kids will enjoy exploring all the areas to see what they can make, buy, and do. The integration with My PlayHome feels magical, and it's especially fun for kids to mix up their own smoothies or frozen drink flavors before drinking them with a straw. With only four stores, the experience feels limited, but the publisher has significantly updated My PlayHome over time (for free), so we can probably expect to see this one grow as well. Fans of the original app won't want to miss this one, but the original is a better starting place for those new to the series.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Sit with your children as they play, and ask questions about what they're doing.

  • Create your own stories about what's happening.

  • Connect in-app experiences to real-life experiences.

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