Save it. Spend it. See it.

Coinquest is an AR-powered financial literacy game that teaches kids (ages 6-12) about money through immersive, hands-on experiences. Instead of reading about saving vs. spending, kids see the consequences of their choices appear in their real-world space through augmented reality.

Financial literacy is rarely taught in schools, and when it is, it's boring. Kids learn about money through worksheets and lectures—not through experience. By the time they're adults, they've already developed poor money habits.

The result? 76% of millennials lack basic financial literacy skills (National Financial Educators Council).

Coinquest makes money decisions tangible. Kids earn virtual coins by completing interactive quests that teach core financial concepts. Then they spend those coins to buy furniture for their AR room—and immediately see the tradeoff.

Want to buy candy now? Your savings goal gets further away. Saved up for the armchair? Watch it appear in your actual bedroom through AR.

This instant, visual feedback loop teaches what hours of lectures cannot: every money decision has a consequence you can see.

Research shows that immersive, experiential learning dramatically outperforms traditional methods:

By placing financial decisions in a child's real-world environment, Coinquest transforms abstract concepts into memorable, actionable experiences.

Choose-your-own-adventure style micro-stories that teach:

• Saving vs. Spending - Delayed gratification leads to bigger rewards
• Needs vs. Wants - Prioritizing what matters
• Compound Growth - Money grows when you don't touch it
• Goal Setting - Planning helps you get what you really want
• Earning - Work creates opportunity

Each quest takes 60 seconds and ends with a clear principle + TLDR summary.

Kids place purchased items into their real bedroom using augmented reality:

• Tap to place furniture on any flat surface
• Drag to reposition, pinch to resize
• Build your dream room as you save

This isn't a game—it's a visual savings account.

Every item has a clear price and category label:

• Want - Fun items (toys, decorations)
• Need - Practical items (furniture)
• Upgrade - Premium items requiring patience

Kids learn budgeting by choosing what to buy with limited coins.

Coins saved in the piggy bank grow over time (simulating interest):

• "Fast Forward 24h" button for demo purposes
• Teaches that patience is rewarded
• Wealthsimple-aligned: calm, passive growth without complexity

Password-protected portal where parents can:

• View their child's progress and completed lessons
• See coins earned, items purchased, and achievements unlocked
• Read a TLDR summary of what their child is learning

No hovering required—parents stay informed while kids stay independent.

Coinquest was designed with COPPA principles in mind:

• Node.js 18+
• npm or yarn
• For AR testing: ARCore-compatible Android device with Chrome, or iOS device with Safari

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/your-repo/Coinquest.git
cd Coinquest

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Start development server (HTTPS required for AR)
npm run dev

1. Find your computer's local IP: ipconfig getifaddr en0
2. On your phone (same WiFi), open: https://[YOUR-IP]:5173
3. Accept the security warning (self-signed certificate)

Coinquest/
├── public/
│   ├── models/          # 3D furniture models (GLB)
│   ├── sounds/          # Audio files
│   ├── webxr-ar.html    # AR Room experience
│   └── ar-lessons.html  # AR Quests experience
├── src/
│   ├── components/      # React components
│   ├── data/            # Lesson content
│   ├── store/           # Zustand state management
│   └── App.tsx          # Main app entry
└── package.json

We didn't build another quiz app. We built a world where money decisions have visible consequences. AR transforms abstract concepts into tangible experiences.

• 60-second quests with choose-your-path stories
• Dopamine-driven coin rewards with sound effects
• Build your dream room piece by piece
• Progress tracking and achievements

These aren't toy lessons—they're the actual principles behind financial success:

• Save for what matters
• Needs before wants
• Patience pays off
• Every choice has a cost

WebXR brings AR to the browser—no app download required. Kids can start learning immediately on any modern smartphone.

Zero personal data collection. Zero external connections. Zero ads. This is how kids' apps should be built.

• Multiplayer savings goals (siblings/friends)
• Weekly allowance simulation
• Parental controls for time limits
• More AR items and room themes
• Expanded lesson library
• Accessibility improvements (screen reader support)

Built with ❤️ at ElleHacks 2026

MIT License - See LICENSE file for details

"The best time to teach kids about money is before they have any."