A running journal of what shipped, what changed, and the thinking behind the work.
Now in the app
Decimal math just got a lot faster. Step into the race engineer's seat, feed your driver the data they need, and climb from last place to the podium one correct answer at a time.
Now in the app
Every week, a new challenge awaits at the Ancient Fortress. Take on the Dust Dragon in a card battle showdown — but you can't win on luck alone. Your quests from last week are your power.
Now in the app
A new optional challenge mode has arrived. Algorithmic Ascent is a tower-based math gauntlet where every floor gets harder, the rewards get bigger, and the only thing stopping you is how far you're willing to climb.
From the workbench
As the app came together, I realized it could do more than track chores. Here's the thinking behind learning quests — and the personal story that made eliminating the setup friction feel worth building.
From the workbench
Coins and gems are great, but we wanted something that tracked growth itself — not just what you earned, but who you were becoming. Here's how the new XP system works and why we built it.
Now in the app
Community quests just got bigger — siblings can now squad up, share the work, and split the rewards on household tasks that belong to everyone.
Now in the app
Send enchanted scrolls, postcards, and even coins or gems to your family members — the Post Office is live and ready for its first deliveries.
From the workbench
From the very beginning, I knew I wanted two reward currencies. Here's the design philosophy behind why coins and gems exist as separate systems — and what I'm hoping each one does for families.
No entries in this part of the journal yet.
The story is still being written
Path of Progress turns everyday responsibilities into an adventure kids can own—and families can enjoy together.