Frequently Asked Questions

Starting a game is simple! From the Player Selection screen, your child selects their profile and enters their 4-digit PIN. Then they follow three easy steps:

• Choose a Category — Pick from available subjects (e.g. Shorashim, Brachos, Melachos). A Review tile also appears here for practicing questions they've gotten wrong.
• Choose a Subcategory — Pick a specific topic within that category
• Choose Game Type — Single player, two-player, or Online Play

After that, the game begins!

There are 7 game modes plus a dedicated Review mode (see below), each with unique rules:

Mode	Players	How It Works
Standard	1 or 2	You get 3 lives (outs). Each wrong answer costs a life. 10 seconds per question.
Timed	1	Answer as many questions as you can in 3 minutes. No per-question timer.
Unlimited	1	No lives, no penalties for wrong answers. Keep going until all questions are used.
Lightning	2	Speed battle! First player to answer wins the point. 3 lives each.
Face-Off	2	Turn-based with 5 questions per turn. A wrong answer switches the turn.
Unlimited Dual	2	Two-player speed game with no lives — play through all questions.
Online Play	2	Same rules as Face-Off, but you play against an automatically matched opponent online. Requires the Family or Family+ plan, a parent to enable Online Play on the player's profile, and a gender set on the player profile.

Review is a dedicated practice mode for questions your child has gotten wrong. A purple Review tile appears on the category screen with a counter badge showing how many questions are in their review pool. Tap it to start a single-player game pulled from every category they've played — not just one.

To graduate a question out of the review pool, your child must answer it correctly in two separate Review games — not twice in the same game. This makes Review a true chazara (review/repetition) tool, not just a one-shot retry. Review mode uses standard 3-out scoring, and getting review questions right unlocks the Chazara achievement at 50, 100, and 250 cumulative correct answers.

• Correct answer: +5 points
• Wrong answer: -5 points (except in Unlimited mode, where there's no penalty)
• Timeout: No penalty — the question simply advances

Bonus perks can boost scoring! The Bonus perk gives +10 total per correct answer for 30 seconds, and the Double Bonus perk gives +20 total per correct answer for 60 seconds. These perks can even stack together for +30 points per correct answer!

Outs are like lives. In modes that use them (Standard, Lightning, Face-Off, Online Play, Review), each player starts with 3 outs. Every wrong answer costs 1 out. When a player reaches 0 outs, the game is over for them.

Some modes reward bonus outs for streaks:

• Lightning: Earn +1 out every 20 correct answers
• Face-Off: Earn +1 out every 10 correct answers

The Shield perk can block an out from being lost on a wrong answer.

In most modes, players have 10 seconds per question — or 15 seconds for questions with longer answer text (4+ words in the answer choices). A color-coded timer shows the countdown — green when there's plenty of time, yellow when it's getting close, and red with a pulse when time is almost up.

In Timed mode, there's no per-question timer. Instead, there's an overall 3-minute clock for the entire round.

The Pause and Slo Mo perks can help with time pressure! Pause freezes the timer (with a Resume button to end early), and Slo Mo cuts the timer speed in half for 60 seconds.

After the first player selects a game, a second player is prompted to select their profile and enter their PIN (or, for Online Play, an opponent is matched automatically). Both players see the same questions on screen, but have separate answer buttons, separate scores, separate perk trays, and separate streaks.

Depending on the mode:

• Lightning & Unlimited Dual: Both players can answer at the same time — the fastest correct answer wins the point
• Face-Off: Players take turns answering 5 questions at a time
• Standard (2P): Both answer with 10-second timers, first correct answer wins the point
• Online Play: Face-Off-style turns against an automatically matched opponent — no chat, just gameplay

In turn-based modes (Face-Off and Online Play), any timed perk your child activates — like Bonus, Double Bonus, or Slo Mo — pauses while the other player is taking their turn, so 60 seconds of Double Bonus means 60 seconds of your answering time, not wall-clock time.

Note: Two-player modes require a Multi-Player plan (Family or Family+). Online Play also requires a parent toggle in Account Settings and each player's gender and birthday filled in.

• Single player: Scoring 50 or more points in a game counts as a win
• Two-player: Beating your opponent by 50+ points counts as a win

Wins are tracked on the player's dashboard and count toward achievements.

Yes! There is a Stop button available during gameplay. To prevent accidental taps (and to stop kids from using a confirmation dialog as a free pause), Stop is now a 1-second long-press — your child holds the button until a small countdown indicator fills, then the game ends. Results are still saved — including score, accuracy, and any achievements earned up to that point.

Absolutely! After each game, a "Review Mistakes" button appears on the results screen. It shows every question that was answered incorrectly, along with what your child chose and what the correct answer was.

For longer-term practice, the dedicated Review mode (the purple Review tile on the category screen) lets your child play through every question they've gotten wrong across all categories — the ultimate chazara tool.

Every game earns XP (experience points) based on performance:

• Base: 10 XP per game
• Correct answers: +3 XP each
• Accuracy bonus: Up to +10 XP for high accuracy
• Win bonus: +15 XP for a win
• Streak bonus: +1 XP per streak milestone

XP accumulates across all games and unlocks 20 levels — from "Beginner" to "Malach." Each level has a Hebrew/Torah-themed title. Your current level and progress bar appear on your dashboard.

In addition to XP levels, players also earn a stat-based rank shown on their player card. There are 12 ranks, and to reach a rank your child must meet all the requirements (points, wins, time played, completed categories, and games played).

• Standard — Starting rank
• Silver — 100 pts, 5 wins, 5 min played, 5 games
• Gold — 250 pts, 10 wins, 30 min, 10 games
• Ruby — 500 pts, 15 wins, 1 hr, 1 completed category, 20 games
• Diamond — 750 pts, 20 wins, 2 hrs, 2 categories, 30 games
• Platinum — 1,000 pts, 25 wins, 3 hrs, 3 categories, 40 games
• Legendary — 1,500 pts, 35 wins, 6 hrs, 4 categories, 50 games
• Obsidian — 2,000 pts, 50 wins, 10 hrs, 5 categories, 75 games
• Signature — 2,500 pts, 75 wins, 15 hrs, 10 categories, 100 games
• Classified — 3,000 pts, 100 wins, 20 hrs, 15 categories, 250 games
• VIP — 4,000 pts, 250 wins, 30 hrs, 20 categories, 500 games
• Royal — 5,000 pts, 500 wins, 50 hrs, 25 categories, 1,000 games

A "win" means scoring 50+ points in a single-player game, or winning by a 50+ point margin in two-player. See Quick Tips for the full table with color swatches.

Every 20 games, if your child has a Hebrew birthday set in their profile, a special bonus question pops up mid-game asking them to identify their Hebrew birthday from 4 choices. Answer correctly and earn a free Perkolating Wheel spin! It's a fun way to make sure kids remember their Hebrew birthday.

Perks are in-game power-ups that give your child a strategic advantage during gameplay. They can freeze the timer, reveal hints, boost points, protect against wrong answers, and more. Perks add an exciting strategic layer to each game!

There are 10 perks, a special Jackpot, and 4 real-world prizes:

Perk	Effect
⏯️ Pause	Freezes the timer for 15 seconds (tap Resume to end early)
⏯️⏯️ Super Pause	Freezes the timer for 30 seconds (tap Resume to end early)
💡 Hint	Removes 1 wrong answer choice
💡💡 Super Hint	Removes 2 wrong answer choices (leaves only the correct one!)
⭐ Bonus	Earn +10 points per correct answer for 30 seconds (stacks with Double Bonus!)
⭐⭐ Double Bonus	Earn +20 points per correct answer for 60 seconds (stacks with Bonus!)
🛡️ Shield	Blocks the next wrong answer — no point loss and no lost out
🔥 Streak Saver	Protects your correct-answer streak from breaking on the next mistake
🐢 Slo Mo	Slows the timer to half speed for 60 seconds
🔄 Switcharoo	Swaps the current question for a different one
🎁 One of Each (Jackpot!)	Win one of every perk type — 10 perks at once!

Real-World Prizes — On rare spins, your child can win an actual prize! These trigger a special gold celebration:

Prize	What You Win
📖 5th Grade Book	A free signed copy of the 5th-grade YMT book
📗 6th Grade Book	A free signed copy of the 6th-grade YMT book
📚 Both Books	Free signed copies of BOTH YMT books
🏫 Yeshiva Visit	Rabbi Ross visits your yeshiva!

Real prizes are extremely rare and are not added to the perk inventory — we'll contact you to arrange fulfillment!

There are three ways to earn perks:

• Achievements — The primary way! When your child earns an achievement (score milestones, streaks, category completions, etc.), they receive 1–5 perk spins on the Perkolating Wheel
• Parent Gifts — Parents can gift perk spins directly from the Parent Dashboard at any time
• Starter Pack — Every new player begins with 2 Pauses, 1 Hint, 1 Bonus, and 1 Shield to get started

The Perkolating Wheel is an arcade-style spinning reel that determines which perk your child wins. When spins are earned (from achievements or parent gifts), the wheel appears with a vertical carousel of all perk types — plus rare real-world prizes!

Your child presses "SPIN!" and the reel spins for a few exciting seconds before landing on a perk. There's also a "Quick Spin" button for a faster 1-second spin if they want to skip the suspense. Each perk has a different likelihood of being won — common perks like Pause and Hint appear more often, while powerful ones like Shield and Streak Saver are rarer. Landing on "One of Each" triggers a Jackpot celebration with confetti! On very rare occasions, the wheel lands on a real-world prize — like a free YMT book or even a yeshiva visit from Rabbi Ross — with an extra-special gold celebration.

Reward Theme: Parents can pick the visual theme for the wheel's bonus prizes from the Account Settings panel — different themes change what real-world prizes can appear, so the wheel matches your family's preferences.

Spins are safe: If your child closes the browser or loses their connection mid-spin, no spins are lost — each spin is persisted independently. They'll see the remaining spins waiting for them next time they open their dashboard.

Mixed in with the perks and prizes are about a dozen rare consequence slots — sad-face icons like Level Drop, Lose 500 Points, Cut Time in Half, Cold Streak, No Hints, Pain Points, Slow Start, and more. They're there to add a little thrill: watch your spin slow down and you'll often see one just above or below where you land — an "off-by-one-spin, phew!" moment.

If your child does happen to land on a consequence, the game will warn them at the start of their next game (e.g. "Half-time this game — good luck!") so they know what's coming. Most spins land safely on a real perk or prize, but staying sharp is part of the fun.

During gameplay, available perks appear as clickable buttons in the perk tray at the bottom of the screen. Each button shows the perk icon and how many your child has left. Simply tap a perk to activate it!

Each perk can be used up to 2 times per game. Players can use 2 perks, then must wait 2 minutes before using more — this keeps gameplay strategic. Timed perks (Bonus, Double Bonus, Slo Mo) show a live countdown so players always know how much time is left. Multiple perks can be stacked — for example, activating Bonus and Double Bonus together gives +30 points per correct answer!

Fair timing in turn-based modes: In Face-Off and Online Play, timed perks pause while it's the opponent's turn — so 60 seconds of Slo Mo actually buys 60 seconds of your answering time, not wall-clock time. Likewise, the streak counter is per-player: your streak follows you across your turns and isn't broken by anything your opponent does.

Perks carry over between games — unused perks stay in your child's inventory for next time.

Yes! From the Parent Dashboard, open the Manage Categories panel to gift perk spins to any of your children. Look for the "Gift a Perk!" button on each player's card. The gifted spins will appear as a Perkolating Wheel the next time your child opens their dashboard.

You can also directly manage perk inventories from the Admin Perks page, where you can set exact quantities for each perk type or use quick buttons like "Give 1 of Each" or "Give 5 of Each."

Achievements are milestone rewards that your child earns by reaching specific goals — like scoring milestones, winning streaks, completing categories, and more. Each achievement has a meaningful Hebrew name and awards perk spins when unlocked. There are dozens of achievements grouped by category — Getting Started, Score, Winning, Streaks, Mastery, Diligence, Timed, Online Play, and Special — so it's easy to see what's left to earn at a glance.

Achievements span several categories:

• Getting Started — Play your first game ("Beginner Student"), try new game types ("Curious Learner")
• Score Milestones — Reach 100, 250, 500, 1,000, or 2,000 points in a single game
• Winning — Win a two-player game, win by 100+ points, or win by 500+ points
• Streaks — Get 10, 50, 100, or 250 correct answers in a row
• Category Mastery — Complete all questions in a category (basic and super levels)
• Diligence — Play 50, 100, 250, or 500 games (plus pure participation badges at 100/250/500 games regardless of score)
• Timed Challenges — Score 100+, 150+, or 250+ in Timed mode
• Online Play — Win your first online match (Bechor), 5 wins (Chamesh), 25 wins (Kaf Hei Kid), beat a Hard opponent (Goliath Slayer), or 3 wins in a row (Chut HaMeshulash)
• Special — Use every perk type ("Master Strategist"), discover each perk type for the first time ("Perk Collector"), receive parent gifts ("Messenger of Good Deeds"), and rack up correct answers in Review mode ("Chazara" at 50/100/250)

It depends on the achievement! There are three types:

• One-time achievements — Earned once and marked with a checkmark (e.g., "Be Strong and Courageous" for 10 correct in a row)
• Limited achievements — Can be earned multiple times, up to a max (e.g., "Curious Learner" can be earned up to 6 times — once per game type)
• Unlimited achievements — Can be earned repeatedly with no cap (e.g., "Well-versed" for completing categories)

Each time an achievement is earned, your child receives its perk reward!

Most achievements reward between 1 and 5 perk spins depending on difficulty:

• 1 spin — Starter achievements (first game, new game type, play 50 games, basic timed scores)
• 2 spins — Mid-tier (score 250+, win by 100+, use all perks, streak of 50, play 100 games)
• 3 spins — Advanced (score 500+, streak of 100, category basic completion, play 250 games, timed 250+)
• 5 spins — Elite (score 2,000+, streak of 250, category super completion, play 500 games)

A few achievements are pure participation badges (Hundred Gates / Quarter Thousand / Half Thousand) — earned just for playing 100, 250, or 500 games regardless of score. These give no perk spins, but they're recognition that your child stuck with it.

On the Child's Dashboard, there is an "Achievements" tab that displays every achievement in a visual grid grouped by category (Getting Started, Score, Winning, Streaks, Mastery, Diligence, Timed, Online Play, Special). Each card shows the Hebrew name, the unlock condition, and the perk reward. Locked achievements appear dimmed with a lock icon, while earned ones are highlighted with progress indicators.

A streak is the number of correct answers in a row during a game. Streaks are tracked in real time and reset when a wrong answer is given (unless a Streak Saver perk is active).

Hitting streak milestones unlocks powerful achievements:

• 10 in a row — "Be Strong and Courageous" (1 spin)
• 50 in a row — "Sharp Mind" (2 spins)
• 100 in a row — "Greatly Diligent Student" (3 spins)
• 250 in a row — "One Who Diligently Sits at My Doors" (5 spins)

Categories are the subjects your child learns and plays with. Each category contains a set of questions focused on a specific topic. Currently available categories include:

• Shorashim — Hebrew root words and etymology
• Brachos — Blessings
• Melachos — Shabbos laws

More categories will be added over time!

The three default categories (Shorashim, Brachos, Melachos) are included automatically. Parents can purchase additional categories — Navi, Mishna, Parsha, Gemara, and more — and there's no cap on how many a family can stack onto their plan.

There are two levels of category completion:

• Basic Completion — Answer every question in the category correctly at least once (across multiple games). This earns a Gold Star and unlocks the "Well-versed" achievement.
• Super Completion — Answer every question in the category correctly in a single game session. This earns a second Gold Star and unlocks the "Well-versed and Sharp" achievement. Much harder!

Completion progress is tracked as a percentage on the dashboard.

Gold Stars are visual badges displayed on your child's dashboard header. Each category can earn up to 2 stars:

• 1 star — Basic completion (100% answered correctly over time)
• 2 stars — Super completion (100% correct in one game)

That's up to 2 Gold Stars per category, so your child's total scales with how many categories your family owns (e.g. 6 stars with the three default categories, more with each add-on pack). When your child is just one star away from a perfect set, the whole row starts flashing with a special animation — almost there!

Alongside Gold Stars, your child earns a printable Certificate for each category they complete:

• Standard Certificate — Awarded for basic completion (every question in the category answered correctly at least once over time)
• Power Certificate 🏆 — Awarded for super completion (every question correct in a single flawless game with zero wrongs)

When your child earns a certificate, a celebration toast pops up on screen. Certificates can be viewed and downloaded from the Categories tab on the Child's Dashboard — perfect for printing, framing, or showing off to family.

All questions are multiple choice with 4 answer options. Each question displays:

• The Hebrew text prominently
• A transliteration (English letters) for readability
• The instruction to "Choose the correct translation"

Questions are shuffled randomly each game, so your child won't see the same order twice!

Yes! We have plans to expand both:

• New categories — Additional subjects will be available to add to player profiles
• Difficulty levels — "Easy" and "Hard" modes are coming soon alongside the current "Medium" difficulty
• Add-on categories — Parents will be able to purchase additional categories (Navi, Mishna, Parsha, Gemara, and more), unlocked for every player on the account

Stay tuned for updates!

The Child's Dashboard is a personal hub with 5 main tabs:

• Categories — View selected subjects, completion progress (basic & super), and downloadable Certificates for each category completed
• Trophies — See earned Gold Stars and completion certificates at a glance
• Perks — See their full perk inventory with counts, icons, and descriptions
• Stats — View total score, wins, losses, games played, accuracy, play time, and high scores by mode
• Achievements — Browse all achievements grouped by category, with progress indicators and unlock conditions

Plus a big "Play Now" button to jump right into a game! The header also has icons for the Top 10 Leaderboard (crown + star) and Settings (gamepad).

Your child visits torahblitz.com, which takes them directly to the Player Selection screen. They select their profile card and enter their 4-digit PIN. The PIN is verified, and they're taken to their personal dashboard. No parent login needed — the PIN only needs to be entered once per session.

Yes! There's a "Change PIN" button on the dashboard header. Your child will need to enter their current PIN to verify their identity, then choose a new 4-digit PIN. Parents can also change PINs from the Parent Dashboard.

The Stats tab provides a comprehensive view:

Overview cards:

• Total Score, Wins, Losses, Games Played, Overall Accuracy, Total Play Time

High Scores by Game Mode:

• For each mode played — the highest score, games played in that mode, and accuracy

When a parent gifts perk spins, they're saved as "pending spins." The next time your child opens their dashboard, the Perkolating Wheel will automatically appear so they can spin and claim their perks right away! It's a fun surprise.

Kids play on a family device (tablet, phone, or computer). The first time a device is used, a parent activates it by signing in with their email and password. After that one-time setup, kids go straight to the Player Selection screen whenever they visit torahblitz.com. They simply:

• Select their player profile from the list
• Enter their 4-digit PIN
• They're in — ready to play or view their dashboard

Kids never need the parent's password — just their own PIN. Parents can log out all devices from the "Log Out All Devices" button in Account Settings if needed.

The Parent Dashboard is organized as a clean hub with 6 panels. Each button opens a focused section:

• Personal Info — Update your name, email, phone, and address
• Account Settings — Change your email or password, manage device access with "Log Out All Devices," pick the Reward Theme for the Perkolating Wheel, and turn Online Play on or off for the whole account
• Manage Players — View and edit all your children's profiles (names, birthday, photo, PIN, leaderboard settings)
• Manage Categories — Control gameplay: toggle play access, restrict categories, and gift perks
• Help — Access the FAQ, leaderboard, and send a secure message to Torah Blitz support
• Manage Plan — View your subscription details, upgrade, downgrade, or cancel

For security, a password is required the first time you open any panel, and again after 5 minutes of inactivity.

From the hub, click "Manage Players". If your plan has available player slots, you'll see an "Add Player" card with a "+" icon. Click it to open the new player form where you'll enter:

• First and last name (required — cannot be changed later)
• A 4-digit PIN for the child's account

The new player will start with the default categories and a starter perk pack. You can add additional details (Hebrew name, yeshiva, birthday, photo) afterward.

Player limits by plan: Single (1 player), Family (3 players), Family+ (7 players).

In the Manage Players panel, click on any player card to expand it. You can edit:

• Hebrew Name — Displayed alongside their English name
• Yeshiva — School name
• Gender and Birthday
• Hebrew Birthday — Shown in a grey box below the birthday field; use the +/− buttons to adjust the day if needed
• Player PIN — Change their access code
• Profile Photo — Upload, change, or remove directly from the card header (JPG/PNG, max 5MB)
• Avatar — Choose from 12 fun animal avatars (shown on leaderboard when photo is hidden)
• Public Leaderboard — Separate toggles for name and photo visibility

Gameplay controls like Allow Play, Restrict Categories, and Gift a Perk! are now in the separate Manage Categories panel.

Note: The player's name cannot be changed after account creation.

From the Parent Dashboard hub, you have two panels for viewing your children's information. Manage Players shows all player profiles with a quick summary (wins/losses, accuracy, category progress) — expand any card to edit profile details. Manage Categories shows gameplay controls for each player, including play access, category restrictions, and gifting perks.

We offer three annual plans:

Plan	Price	Players	Features
Single Player	$60/year	1	Single-player game modes
Family	$100/year	Up to 3	All game modes including two-player
Family+	$150/year	Up to 7	All game modes including two-player

All new accounts receive a 3-day free trial. You can upgrade or downgrade at any time with prorated pricing.

Yes! In the Manage Plan panel, you can change your plan at any time. Pricing is prorated — you'll only pay the difference for the remaining time on your billing cycle when upgrading, or receive credit when downgrading.

You'll be shown a pricing summary before confirming, and a password is required for security.

From the hub, click "Account Settings" to open the email and password panel. Enter your current password for verification, then provide a new email, a new password (minimum 6 characters), or both.

Online Play is off by default. To enable it, open the Account Settings panel from the Parent Dashboard hub and scroll to the Online Play card. Flip the toggle on, and all eligible players on your account can play Online Play matches.

Requirements:

• A Family or Family+ plan
• Each player must have their gender and birthday filled in (used to match a fair opponent — younger kids get easier opponents)

Your child only sees the opponent's name. There is no chat, no contact information, and no way for an opponent to reach your child outside of the match.

The Reward Theme picker lets you choose what bonus prizes appear on the Perkolating Wheel for your family. Different themes change which real-world rewards (e.g. YMT books, yeshiva visit) can show up on rare spins, so the wheel matches your family's interests.

Find it in Account Settings under the Reward Theme card. Your selection applies to every player on the account.

From the hub, click "Help", then use the "Contact Us" form. Enter a subject and your message, then click "Send Message." This goes directly to the Torah Blitz support team. The Help panel also contains quick links to the FAQ and Leaderboard.

Cancellation is available in the Manage Plan panel. Please be aware that cancelling will permanently delete all player data — including profiles, progress, achievements, perks, and stats. You'll need to confirm with your password before the cancellation is processed. We recommend reaching out to support first if you're having any issues!

Absolutely. Each player card in Manage Players has two separate toggles:

• "Allow child's name on the Public Leaderboard" — Controls whether they appear at all
• "Show photo on the Leaderboard" — Controls whether their photo is shown (otherwise an avatar is displayed)

You can also pick a fun avatar for your child that will represent them on the leaderboard when their photo is hidden. The leaderboard is separated by boys and girls, so make sure to set the gender in the player's profile. Players without a gender set will not appear on the leaderboard.

Only if you choose to allow it. Each player has two separate controls in their profile on the Parent Dashboard: one to allow their name on the leaderboard, and another to allow their photo. When the photo toggle is off, a fun avatar (chosen by you) is shown instead. When the name toggle is off (the default), your child's information stays completely private.

Parents can optionally set their child's Hebrew birthday in the Manage Players section of the Parent Dashboard. When you enter a birthday, a grey box appears below it showing the Hebrew date in both English and Hebrew. Use the +/− buttons to adjust the day if needed (night births can be off by a day). When a child's Hebrew birthday arrives, a special birthday banner appears on their dashboard with a festive message. It's a fun personal touch — and completely optional. Only the Hebrew month and day are used (no year).

The Top 10 Leaderboard is a public page that showcases the highest-scoring players for each game type. The leaderboard is separated into Boys and Girls sections (defaulting to Boys). Each entry displays the player's name, avatar or photo, yeshiva, and score.

To keep it fair, each player can only appear once per game type. Players only appear if their parent has turned on the name toggle and they have a gender set. You can also filter by category using the dropdown.