LumiKin
10+

Merchants of the Sky

Stir Fry Games|2014StrategySimulation
iOS

LumiScore

65

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 10+ with parental supervision

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

48/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

0/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to explore the economic principles and strategic planning involved in 'Merchants of the Sky'. Discuss their decisions regarding resource allocation, trade routes, and technological advancements to deepen their understanding of complex systems.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Memory & Attention5/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
92
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
0
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
10
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)48/100

What your child develops

Merchants of the Sky is a highly engaging strategy and simulation game that excels in developing a wide range of cognitive skills. Players will hone their problem-solving, strategic thinking, critical analysis, and spatial awareness as they design colonies, manage complex supply chains, and navigate a dynamic economic system. The randomized world generator and diverse research options ensure a fresh and adaptive challenge with each playthrough, fostering learning transfer and mathematical reasoning.

Base: UnknownReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Merchants of the Sky is a colony-building game, set in a fantasy world of floating islands where airships and trains are the dominant modes of transportation. Build your very own colonies, set up successful trade routes and keep your citizens happy; all within a true supply and demand economic system.