# NodeQuest — Learn Workflow Automation by Playing

> A browser puzzle game that teaches no-code workflow automation. Drag-and-drop nodes, solve quests, master real patterns used in n8n, Zapier, and Make.

## What is NodeQuest?

NodeQuest is a gamified learning platform that teaches **workflow automation** through 28 interactive puzzle levels. Players drag and connect automation nodes (triggers, filters, actions, conditions) to solve increasingly complex quests. Each level introduces a real automation concept: webhooks, branching, loops, error handling, data transformation, and more.

- **Play in browser** — no install, no signup
- **3 levels free** — full game (28 levels + sandbox) via one-time purchase
- **Real n8n export** — export completed workflows as working n8n JSON
- **Mobile & desktop** — PWA + Android APK

## Key features

- **28 story levels** — postman, chef, garden, pets, school, weather, space, treasure, news, shopping, cooking, security, logistics, and more
- **Sandbox Mode** — free-form workflow building with all 34 node types
- **34 automation nodes** — Webhook, Cron, If/Else, Switch, HTTP Request, Email, Slack, Telegram, Google Sheets, Airtable, Filters, Merge, Split, and more
- **Star rating** — gold/silver/bronze based on completion time
- **Achievement system** — unlockable badges for speed, no-hints, sandbox, exports
- **Export to n8n** — one-click export of any workflow to real n8n JSON format
- **Workflow save/load** — save and reload custom workflows

## Who is it for?

- **Beginners** learning automation concepts for the first time
- **No-code enthusiasts** exploring n8n, Zapier, Make, or similar tools
- **Developers** wanting a fun way to understand workflow logic
- **Students & educators** teaching automation patterns

## Technical

- **Stack:** React 18 + TypeScript + Vite 5 + Capacitor 8 + ReactFlow 11 + Tailwind CSS
- **PWA:** Installable on desktop and mobile
- **Android:** Native APK via Capacitor
- **Deployment:** Cloudflare Pages
- **License:** Proprietary (paid game with free demo)

## Pages

- [Play free demo](https://nodequest.io) — the game itself
- [Privacy policy](https://nodequest.io/privacy.html)
- [Terms of use](https://nodequest.io/terms.html)

## Concepts taught (by level)

| Level | Theme | Concept |
|-------|-------|---------|
| 1 | Robo-Postman | Trigger → Action basics |
| 2 | Magic Chef | Sequential steps |
| 3 | Garden Helper | Conditions (if/else) |
| 4 | Pet Feeder | Filters & conditions |
| 5 | Homework Helper | Multi-step pipelines |
| 6 | Weather Station | Webhook triggers |
| 7 | Space Explorer | Data validation |
| 8 | Treasure Map | Branching logic |
| 9 | Copycat Parrot | Data transformation |
| 10 | Mail Merge | Loops & iteration |
| ... | ... | ... |
| 28 | The Final Quest | Complex multi-branch workflow |

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