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Plan your next Mall Together session
Our independent guide helps you master Mall Together by breaking down each core element, from store selection to pricing strategy. Use these exercises to refine your approach, improve teamwork in co‑op, and accelerate mall growth without relying on trial‑and‑error alone.
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Store Mix Planning
List the essential stores (e.g., supermarket, bakery) and add two niche shops. Compare foot traffic potential and decide which combination fits your budget.
- Monitor market prices before setting your own to keep customers happy.
- Prioritize unpacking and stocking to avoid empty shelves.
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Pricing Benchmark
Gather market price data for a product category, then set your price slightly lower. Track sales for a week and adjust if customer satisfaction drops.
- Mix essential services like supermarkets with niche shops for balanced foot traffic.
- Add specialty stores after securing basic necessities.
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Co‑op Role Division
Assign one player to inventory management and another to pricing. Play a session and note how task separation affects store restock speed.
- Check market trends regularly before adjusting prices.
- Use modest discounts to attract price‑sensitive shoppers.
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Hiring Impact Test
Hire a cashier and observe checkout queue lengths during peak hours. Record the difference before and after hiring to gauge efficiency gains.
- Assign one player to handle inventory and another to manage pricing for efficiency.
- Invite friends early to split workload and accelerate expansion.
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Expansion Timing
Plan a schedule for upgrading warehouses based on current inventory levels. Compare growth rates when expanding early versus waiting for higher budgets.
- Hire cashiers before checkout lines become long.
- Upgrade warehouses early to store more inventory.
