Mall Stars – Updated FAQ
We understand some of our players have had questions regarding the latest Mall Stars update (v1.4) and what changes it brings to the Mall Stars universe. We've got all your answers below!
Why do I earn more hearts all of a sudden? Why are they easier to earn in 1.4?
We want Mall Stars to be a fun experience. We’ve realized that our players wanted more hearts to progress through the game and we listened. In update 1.4, players will have a higher percentage of earning hearts each time their Stars enter into a shopping frenzy.
I never have enough supplies. I need to restock faster. What can I do?
A lot of players don’t realize you can purchase additional loading docks. The more docks a person has, the faster their supplies will increase. More supplies means more stock and more stock means more happy, heart giving Stars! Consider picking up a second loading dock to increase the pace and fun of Mall Stars.
I can’t expand my mall any further. How am I supposed to level up?
In the upcoming 1.5 update, players will be given a greater amount of expansion room than ever before! Until 1.5 is released, players will not be able to expand their malls any further. With no expansion space, players may be wondering how to level up. We’d like to introduce you to the store swapping feature.
When you tap on a store, you have the option to swap it for another store/attraction of the same size. When stores or attractions are swapped out, the player earns exp equivalent to that of a new store. Using this method, players are able to swap stores in and out depending on the needs and wants of the Stars currently visiting the mall!
What other features does 1.4 contain? Why should I upgrade?
On top of fixing a lot of performance issues, we’ve added a whole bunch of new quests for players to complete. These quests will earn you currency that you can put back into your mall! Additionally, we’ve introduced a handy restock worker who will take care of your mall while you aren’t around.
The restock worker is available to purchase for 10 hearts from the ingame store and will restock your entire mall for an additional heart. Each time the player uses this restock service, the worker will deduct one heart from your total.
Note: He won’t restock your mall until the majority of your items are out. This prevents him from taking all your hearts away.
We’ve also got a bunch of new attractions for players to place in their mall. Remember, you can swap out your old stores for these new ones!
I have a bug or error that isn’t explained here. What should I do?
If you’re having any performance issues or experiencing any bugs within your game, please contact our customer support team so that we can record and fix these errors as quickly as possible. You can contact our team via support@playfirst.com.

August 22nd, 2012 - 14:06
I would like to be able to get the games for the iphone and ipad for my PC since I don’t have either one of those devices.
August 22nd, 2012 - 14:17
Hi Lisa,
Sorry, but newer games like MallStars and the new up-coming Hotel Transylvania Dash will not be made for PC/Mac computers, and there are no plans for any new PC Games.
-Clay
September 11th, 2012 - 15:40
I have upgraded to version 1.5 of Mall Stars, you have incorporated new super shopping Frenzy’s to increase your chances of winning more hearts yet most of the items are Premium which require you to buy loads of hearts. I don’t understand why it’s so expensive. I’m so disappointed! Angry Birds doesn’t charge anywhere near this for its premium features!
September 11th, 2012 - 18:54
Or better still the super shopping frenzy quests come when the item is out of stock! So, still no chance of earning extra hearts!
September 20th, 2012 - 08:05
I agree…..why are the hearts so expensive and o difficult to earn????
October 25th, 2012 - 08:06
I was thinking the same, you spend more hearts than you get when trying to achieve super shopping frenzy. It’s also quite shocking how expensive it is to invite new characters, I’m not getting anywhere in this game. That’s why I love games like diner town zoo, lots of ways to win and gain money and hearts
November 1st, 2012 - 18:32
Good Grief!!! I downloaded the latest update and lost 5 shoppers and all my mall expansion, shops and items in the addition thru the door!!!!!! What gives??? I’ve paid MONEY for those shoppers!!!! Grrrrrr!!! What a mess!! How can we fix this????
November 22nd, 2012 - 20:05
Mall stars isn’t loading. I’ve been playing for months with no problems. I just played this morning too. Any issues?
November 26th, 2012 - 10:26
Hi Karen,
Make sure you’ve updated to the latest version. If you are still having troubles, send an email to support@playfirst.com.
March 5th, 2013 - 16:40
I would like to know why i can’t travel to the rest of my mall. I’ve been playing Mall Stars for months and even paid money, which i don’t normally do and now regret if I wont be able to get to the rest of my mall, which I allmost had fully expanded. I really hope that you can help me with this problem! A couple weeks ago, there were no problems, and when this began, i figured that I would just wait for the next update, but that haven’t worked either
March 13th, 2013 - 08:11
No more super shopping frenzies? They were all that made the game playable. Even with 15 characters, I barely earn 5 hearts a day without them. Not worth the time invested. Please please bring them back! (or is it’s a glitch, I hope it’s high on the list for fixes) It’s just not fun without them.
June 1st, 2013 - 19:21
When i want to return previous section ,I cannot travel back to previous section ,it come up with the word “ok” and “not now” I press “ok” nothing happen. What should I do, why I cannot go to previous section