# How Word Beasts works > Source: https://www.wordbeasts.com/how-wordbeasts-works Word Beasts turns daily sight word practice into 5–10 minutes of focused, magical play. Here is exactly what happens from the moment your child opens the app. Last updated: May 21, 2026 ## TL;DR - Step 1: Your child picks a beast companion that grows as they learn. - Step 2: They play a short game targeting today's sight words. - Step 3: An adaptive engine tracks accuracy and adjusts what they see tomorrow. - Step 4: Mastered words move to gentle review; misses come back more often. - Step 5: You check the parent dashboard for accuracy, trouble words, and streak. ## Step 1 — Pick a beast companion On first run, your child picks one of five beasts: Blaze, Aqua, Rocky, Spark, or Luna. Each has a personality and a 6-stage evolution path. The beast grows one stage every time your child masters a Dolch level. By the time all five levels are complete, the beast has reached its final, legendary form. ## Step 2 — Play a short, focused game Each session, your child plays one of five game types: tap-the-word, word match, bubble pop, spell-the-word, or speed round. Each targets the day's set of sight words. Audio plays each word aloud. Sessions typically last 5–10 minutes. ## Step 3 — The adaptive engine tracks every answer Behind the scenes, every tap is logged. Each word has a rolling accuracy score across recent attempts. When a word crosses 80% accuracy with enough attempts, it is "mastered" and moves to long-spaced review. Words below that threshold get extra practice with helpful tips. ## Step 4 — Progress is visible and motivating Your child sees their mastered word count grow, their beast evolve, and their streak day count tick up. There is no flashing, no nagging, no ads — just steady wins. ## Step 5 — You stay in the loop The parent dashboard shows: total words mastered, overall accuracy, time spent, recent session history, trouble words with tips, and rolling accuracy trends. It is designed for a 30-second glance over coffee, not another inbox. ## Try Word Beasts free The magical reading game that teaches the 220 Dolch sight words. One-time $19.99 — no ads, no subscriptions, 30-day refund. ## Frequently asked questions Most sessions wrap up naturally in 5–10 minutes. Your child can stop any time without losing progress. They can, but the engine slows down new-word introduction after the day's "core" session is complete — extra play becomes review. You need internet to sign in and load the app. Once running, gameplay is light and reliable on slower connections. Yes. One purchase covers your whole household. Each child has their own profile, beast, and progress. ## Related reading ### Sight word game overview What sight word games do. ### Dolch sight words The 220-word list we teach. ### The science behind it Why adaptive practice works. ### For parents Pricing, safety, and the dashboard.