Mantle Quest

# PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT (PRD)

Project Name: Mantle Quest

Category: Game-Based Education / Web3 Learning

Platform: Web (Next.js – Responsive) → Mobile (Phase 2)

Product Stage: MVP → Scalable Platform

Theme: Ancient Fantasy / Quest Adventure

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## 1. Product Vision

Mantle Quest is an immersive, quest-based learning game designed to teach blockchain concepts through storytelling, analogies, puzzles, and challenges.

Instead of reading blogs or watching long videos, users enter a game world where they explore ancient chambers, solve environmental puzzles, and unlock knowledge step by step.

Learning feels like an adventure, not a lesson.

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## 2. Problem Statement

Current blockchain education is often overwhelming, passive, and difficult to retain. Most platforms rely on long articles, passive videos, and technical jargon, which makes learning intimidating for beginners and leads to poor engagement, low retention, and high dropout rates. Learners consume content but struggle to build confidence or practical understanding.

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## 3. Solution

Mantle Quest transforms blockchain education into a game-first experience by delivering short lessons with real-world analogies, embedding knowledge into interactive quest rooms, reinforcing learning through puzzles and quizzes, and rewarding users with visible progress and achievements.

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## 4. Target Audience

### Primary Users

- Web3 beginners

- Crypto-curious individuals

- Students learning blockchain

- Developers new to blockchain

- Gamers interested in Web3

### Secondary Users

- Web3 bootcamps

- DAOs and communities

- Educational institutions

- Hackathon participants

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## 5. User Experience & Flow

### High-Level User Flow

1. Landing Page

2. Start Adventure

3. Read Topic on Ancient Scroll

4. Enter Quest Room

5. Solve Word Puzzle

6. Answer Topic Quiz

7. Earn Rewards

8. Unlock Next Stage

### Detailed User Flow

#### 1. Landing Page

- Ancient temple entrance visual

- “Start Adventure” call-to-action

#### 2. Lesson Screen (Ancient Scroll)

- Topic displayed on animated parchment

- Content includes:

- Core explanation

- Analogy

- Key takeaway

#### 3. Quest Room

- Dungeon-style environment

- User searches for scattered letters forming a keyword

- Puzzle completion unlocks quiz access

#### 4. Quiz Room

- 10 multiple-choice questions

- Minimum score of 70% required to pass

#### 5. Stage Completion

- Reward animation

- XP gain

- Progress saved

- Next topic unlocked

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## 6. Learning Design (With Analogies)

Each topic follows a strict learning structure:

### A. Core Explanation

Simple, beginner-friendly explanation of the concept.

### B. Analogy Section

Concept explained using real-world metaphors combined with fantasy-themed storytelling.

### C. Visual Cue

One short, bold sentence tied directly to the game world.

### D. Key Takeaway

A single sentence summarizing the concept.

Example: Node

Analogy:

Blockchain is an ancient city. Nodes are the guards stationed around the city. Each guard watches, records, and enforces the rules. No single guard controls the city, but together they keep it alive and secure.

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## 7. Core Game Mechanics

### Learning Mechanics

- Ancient scroll reading

- Story-driven explanations

### Puzzle Mechanics

- Word-finding challenges

- Environmental exploration

### Assessment Mechanics

- Topic-based quizzes

- Pass/fail thresholds

### Progression

- Stage unlocking

- Level system

- Persistent progress

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## 8. User Rewards & Earning System

### Phase 1 (MVP)

- XP points

- In-game runes

- Achievement badges

### Phase 2

- Soulbound NFTs as proof of knowledge

- Sponsored quests with rewards

### Phase 3

- Token-based rewards

- Leaderboards

- Tournaments

Important Principle:

Rewards are learning-based, not speculative.

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## 9. Monetization Model

### 1. Freemium Model

- Beginner topics are free

- Advanced content is paid

### 2. Sponsored Quests

- Blockchain companies sponsor learning tracks

- Sponsored rewards for users

### 3. Certifications

- Paid verified certificates

- Optional on-chain verification

### 4. Cosmetic NFTs

- Scroll skins

- Room themes

- Avatar upgrades

### 5. Institutional Licensing

- Bootcamps

- Universities

- DAOs

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## 10. User Stories

### As a Learner

- I want to understand blockchain easily

- I want learning to feel fun

- I want to track my progress

### As a Beginner

- I want simple explanations

- I want confidence as I learn

### As a Gamer

- I want levels, rewards, and immersion

- I want a real game experience

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## 11. Success Metrics

- User retention rate

- Stage completion rate

- Average session time

- Quiz pass rate

- Daily active users

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## 12. Non-Functional Requirements

- Mobile-first responsive design

- Fast load times

- Smooth animations

- Scalable architecture

- Secure data storage

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## 13. Out of Scope (MVP)

- Multiplayer gameplay

- Full token economy

- On-chain transactions

- VR/AR support

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## 14. Future Enhancements

- Multiplayer quest rooms

- Wallet integration

- DAO governance

- On-chain progress tracking

- Mobile app (React Native)

- AR quest exploration

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## 15. Summary

Mantle Quest bridges education, gaming, and Web3 into one immersive experience. It transforms blockchain learning from confusing to engaging, memorable, and rewarding.