Understanding Quest Workflow
From assignment to completion - how quests move through the system
Quest Lifecycle
Parent Assigns Quest
Parents select a quest template and assign it to a specific child
What happens:
- Quest appears in child's inbox immediately
- Child receives notification (if enabled)
- Quest status:
Assigned - XP and coin values are set at assignment time
Child Accepts or Rejects
Child views the quest and decides whether to accept
Two outcomes:
โ Accept
- โข Quest moves to inbox
- โข Status:
Accepted - โข Ready to start working
โ Reject
- โข Only if family allows
- โข Parents get notification
- โข Quest archived
Child Completes Quest
Child finishes the task and submits completion with proof
Completion process:
- Child clicks "Mark Complete" button
- Upload photo proof (optional or required based on settings)
- Add notes about completion (optional)
- Submit for approval
๐ธ Photo Proof Tips:
- โข Before/after photos work great for chores
- โข Homework: show completed worksheet
- โข Exercise: screenshot of activity tracker
- โข Creative projects: show finished work
Parent Approval (Optional)
If enabled, parents review completion before awarding rewards
Two modes:
๐ Auto-Approve (Default)
Rewards awarded immediately upon completion. Good for:
- โข Established trust
- โข Simple tasks
- โข Older children
- โข Photo proof is sufficient
๐ Require Approval
Parents review before rewards. Good for:
- โข Quality verification needed
- โข High-value quests
- โข Building trust
- โข Younger children
Enable in: Settings โ Quest Rules โ "Require parent approval for quest completion"
Rewards Awarded
Child receives XP and coins automatically
What happens:
- XP added to child's experience total
- Coins deposited in child's wallet
- Level up if XP threshold reached
- Achievement unlocked (if applicable)
- Quest marked complete in history
๐ฎ Leveling Up:
Each level requires more XP than the last. Formula: Level 2 = 100 XP, Level 3 = 200 XP, Level 4 = 300 XP, etc. Children see progress bar on their dashboard!
Other Quest Outcomes
Expired
Quest had a due date that passed without completion. No rewards awarded. Archived.
Failed
Parent rejected completion during approval. Child can retry or quest is closed.
Recurring
Daily/weekly quests automatically reassign after completion. Perfect for habits!
Best Practices
For Parents:
- โ Start with easy quests to build confidence
- โ Use approval workflow for important tasks
- โ Review photo proof to ensure quality
- โ Adjust rewards based on difficulty
- โ Celebrate level-ups with family!
For Children:
- โ Upload clear, well-lit photos
- โ Complete quests before due date
- โ Ask parents if instructions unclear
- โ Save coins for bigger rewards
- โ Check inbox daily for new quests