# Shadow Puppets: Hand-Shadow Animals for Kids

> Make hand-shadow animals with your camera: dog, bird, rabbit, deer, snail and crocodile. The app checks your hand shape live, with a story mode, quiz and badges. Free, no account, nothing ever leaves your device.

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## Frequently asked questions
### What ages is Shadow Puppets for?

Roughly ages 4 to 10, with a grown-up nearby for the youngest. The one-hand animals (dog, rabbit, snail) are the easiest starting point; the two-hand animals (bird, deer, crocodile) suit older kids with more hand control.

### What do I need to play?

A device with a camera (phone, tablet or laptop), a lamp, and a blank wall. The lamp goes behind your hands so they cast a big, sharp shadow. A grown-up should help set up the lamp and the camera.

### Does the app record my child?

No. Camera frames are analysed on your device and discarded immediately. Nothing is recorded, uploaded or shared, and the page security policy blocks connections to every outside server. The Offline proof panel shows the live request log to prove it.

### Does it work offline?

Yes, after your first visit. The app, the hand-tracking model and all the lessons are saved on your device, so it works with no network at all.

### What if the camera says a shadow is wrong but it looks right on the wall?

Trust the wall. The camera check is approximate: lighting, camera angle and different hands can confuse it. The shadow on your wall is the authority.

### Why does the bird need two hands?

The bird is two flat hands side by side, with the thumbs touching to make the beak. The rule checks both hands and the thumb touch, so one hand alone cannot pass, and thumbs held apart are rejected with the named hint.

### How do points, levels and badges work?

Every shadow is +10 points, a perfect quiz round adds +20. Levels run Shadow Pup, Shadow Keeper, Shadow Star, and Master of Shadows. Badges cover the first shadow, all six animals, a perfect round, finishing the story, and a 7-day streak.

### Can I delete my child's progress?

Yes. Open Offline proof on the home page and press Delete all my data, or open Settings and press Clear progress. Everything is stored only in your browser on your device.

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