Gold & Shopping

Note: Not all classes use the gold system. If your teacher hasn't enabled it, you won't see gold or the shop.

Earning Gold

Gold is like money in ClassMana. You earn it for special achievements!

How to Earn Gold

Big achievements:

• Exceptional work
• Major improvement
• Going above and beyond
• Winning competitions
• Leadership

Rewards from teacher:

• Special recognition
• Completing projects
• Reaching milestones
• Helping others significantly

Leveling up:

• Some levels give bonus gold

Class events:

• Competitions
• Challenges
• Special activities

Gold vs Experience

Experience Points:

• Earned frequently (daily)
• For regular good behavior
• Everyone gets lots
• Easy to earn

Gold:

• Earned rarely (weekly or less)
• For exceptional achievements
• More valuable
• Harder to earn

Both are important!

• Experience for progression and mana
• Gold for shopping
• Different purposes

How Much Gold?

Gold amounts vary:

• Small reward: 10-25 gold
• Medium reward: 50-100 gold
• Large reward: 150-250 gold
• Epic achievement: 300+ gold

Example: If you earn 100 gold per week, you could:

• Buy 2 small items (50 gold each)
• Or save for 1 big item (200 gold)
• Or many small items over time

Browsing the Shop

The class shop has items you can buy with gold!

How to Access the Shop

1. Log in to ClassMana
2. Click "Shop" in the menu
3. Browse available items
4. See prices and descriptions
5. Check your gold balance

Types of Shop Items

Powers & Perks:

• One-time use powers
• Special privileges
• Temporary boosts

Academic Items:

• Homework passes
• Test bonuses
• Extra credit opportunities
• Notes sheets

Rewards:

• Snacks and treats
• Small prizes
• Certificates
• Special recognition

Digital Items:

• Health potions
• Mana boosts

Real-Life Perks:

• Choose class activity
• Special jobs
• Extra privileges

Buying Items

Ready to purchase? Here's how:

Check If You Can Afford It

• Look at the item price
• Look at your gold balance
• Make sure you have enough
• Example: Item costs 100, you have 150 ✓

Request or Buy

Depending on class settings:

If Approval Required:

1. Click "Request Purchase"
2. Add a note if needed
3. Submit request
4. Wait for teacher to approve
5. Get notification of decision
6. If approved: Gold deducted, item granted

If Direct Purchase:

1. Click "Buy Now"
2. Confirm you want to spend the gold
3. Gold deducted immediately
4. Item granted/queued

After Purchase

For in-game items:

• Item is applied immediately

For real-life items:

• Teacher fulfills the reward
• Might take a day or two
• Be patient and respectful
• Enjoy your reward!

Purchase Requests

If your class requires approval:

Why request:

• Teacher needs to verify
• Need to coordinate timing
• Make sure item is available
• Prevent impulse buying

How to request well:

• Be polite
• Wait patiently

If Request Denied

Possible reasons:

• Not appropriate timing
• Item no longer available
• Teacher has concerns
• Need to save for something else

What to do:

• Accept respectfully
• Ask why if unclear
• Choose different item
• Try again later if appropriate

Smart Shopping Tips

Save for What You Want

Don't impulse buy:

• Think about each purchase
• Do you really want it?
• Can you afford it?
• Is there something better?

Make a wishlist:

• Pick your top 3 items
• Save toward the most important
• Celebrate when you can afford it

Consider Value

High value:

• Items you'll use often
• Things you really want
• Limited availability items
• Unique rewards

Low value:

• Things you're unsure about
• Items that don't excite you
• Easily available later
• Duplicates

Balance Spending and Saving

The 50/50 rule:

• Spend 50% of gold you earn
• Save 50% for big purchases
• Adjust based on your goals

Example:

• Earn 100 gold this week
• Buy small item for 50 gold
• Save 50 gold toward expensive item
• In 4 weeks: Have 200 saved plus items you bought!

Common Questions

Can I get refunds?

• Usually no
• Think before buying
• Ask teacher if special circumstances

Can I give gold to friends?

• Usually no
• Earn your own gold
• Ask teacher about their policy

What if an item doesn't work?

• Tell your teacher immediately
• They'll fix it or refund you
• Be patient

Can I suggest shop items?

• Yes! Teachers often love ideas
• Think of appropriate items
• Suggest respectfully
• Your idea might be added!

When does shop inventory change?

• Ask your teacher
• Usually monthly
• Seasonal items come and go
• Limited items sell out

Next Steps

• Review Using Powers - another way to spend resources
• Check Experience & Levels - sometimes leveling up gives gold
• Visit the Student Guide for overall strategies