Toy Shop

In the simulation game TOY SHOP, Mark and Mel's grandfather has left them a historic toy store in his will, with the condition that they make the store profitable in three years. You join the grandchildren to help them to build toys, set prices, design a layout for the Toy Store, and generally manage the business of selling toys.

The game begins with a blank Toy Shop containing a display case, shelf, and cash register. You start with a small amount of cash and several simple blueprints by which to build toys. You have to place toys on the shelves where they refill automatically from inventory when you build more toys. The task of toy-building is a mini-game unto itself where Mark thinks of a tool he needs, and you help by manipulating the D-pad in the direction of the tool. Plus you need to remember to explore the town and \"speak\" to the townsfolk (in scripted speech, from drop-down menus) because the townsfolk provide advice and are your customers. Some toy blueprints are also provided by the townsfolk – if they like you enough. And while the game suggests toy-pricing based on the original cost of toy production, the player will need to experiment with price.