chore(release): 4.32.0 [skip ci]

## [4.32.0](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/compare/v4.31.1...v4.32.0) (2025-10-20) ### Features * **levels:** add dark mode styling and responsive scaling to abacus ([92e1e62](92e1e62132))
feat(levels): add dark mode styling and responsive scaling to abacus
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--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,3 +1,184 @@
+## [4.32.0](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/compare/v4.31.1...v4.32.0) (2025-10-20)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* **levels:** add dark mode styling and responsive scaling to abacus ([92e1e62](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/92e1e621321039206f65b3605f5797bbdc6beafc))
+
+## [4.31.1](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/compare/v4.31.0...v4.31.1) (2025-10-20)
+
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+* **levels:** use correct AbacusReact API with direct props ([892b377](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/892b377eb3bbd555dd2566bf58e946e9faa7b9f6))
+
+## [4.31.0](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/compare/v4.30.0...v4.31.0) (2025-10-20)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* **levels:** implement interactive slider for exploring kyu & dan ranks ([eb3b100](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/eb3b1000563536d4143ba1f4ec04e59e8dd2e608))
+
+## [4.30.0](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/compare/v4.29.0...v4.30.0) (2025-10-20)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* **levels:** create true horizontal slider with abacus visualizations ([6d734f1](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/6d734f1d51f5ba1367f55923e58bd977413d754e))
+
+## [4.29.0](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/compare/v4.28.0...v4.29.0) (2025-10-20)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* **levels:** replace kyu grid with interactive slider and abacus visualizations ([10978e8](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/10978e890beee65dea78ddcce52cfe5315d58063))
+
+## [4.28.0](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/compare/v4.27.0...v4.28.0) (2025-10-20)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* **levels:** add informational footer section ([0b1bff7](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/0b1bff7eab8f5da84ae309dbda336e168c2fe3fd))
+
+## [4.27.0](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/compare/v4.26.0...v4.27.0) (2025-10-20)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* **levels:** add Dan levels ladder visualization ([c18012c](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/c18012cb505a1f2a86ebed7579b379a4d7d97f2c))
+
+## [4.26.0](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/compare/v4.25.1...v4.26.0) (2025-10-20)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* **levels:** add kyu level data and cards ([6463a3b](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/6463a3b2f6371ebebac1048197fb44178997d2ef))
+
+## [4.25.1](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/compare/v4.25.0...v4.25.1) (2025-10-20)
+
+
+### Code Refactoring
+
+* **homepage:** make entire "Your Journey" card clickable ([3f30810](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/3f30810271418f3acf3df17e41d9a897a3312c34))
+
+## [4.25.0](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/compare/v4.24.3...v4.25.0) (2025-10-20)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* **levels:** add Kyu & Dan levels page with homepage link ([39b1e7d](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/39b1e7de16f15412c91cf648c714e31e2de7a6bc))
+
+
+### Styles
+
+* **homepage:** adjust journey emoji sizing and spacing ([2a0e469](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/2a0e469e83b99c88f091bfecd770e0b4c1cb6310))
+
+## [4.24.3](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/compare/v4.24.2...v4.24.3) (2025-10-20)
+
+
+### Code Refactoring
+
+* **homepage:** align all skill icon panes horizontally ([4b04e86](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/4b04e8673da228863d4ec1869897ee431fa3d753))
+
+## [4.24.2](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/compare/v4.24.1...v4.24.2) (2025-10-20)
+
+
+### Code Refactoring
+
+* **homepage:** tighten mini abacus vertical padding ([514d07e](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/514d07ecb5f65a3c0982b8e90994e1c17ebaa59c))
+
+## [4.24.1](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/compare/v4.24.0...v4.24.1) (2025-10-20)
+
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+* **homepage:** adjust mini abacus container height ([c4066d6](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/c4066d687925bbe7737ebfeefdada7365ff97c6c))
+* **homepage:** fix MiniAbacus runtime error and improve sizing ([1fa0df8](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/1fa0df85f7d3988cbc61701d89476419ccf0a13c))
+* **homepage:** use correct AbacusReact API and fix clipping/styling issues ([1432afd](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/1432afd6e6bd547bd0da76dbeea1c2b71244826f))
+* **homepage:** use direct conditionals for mini abacus padding ([38ef16a](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/38ef16a8f91f8ab4ad0d717b0321e2002636fafb))
+
+
+### Styles
+
+* **homepage:** add more padding around mini abacus ([c5103d0](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/c5103d049f73a8f7ef26915edfbef9ea56d59094))
+* **homepage:** balance mini abacus padding horizontally and vertically ([2f0304e](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/2f0304eb81cdf84c21b0554c9cd4bd5478896dd8))
+* **homepage:** increase mini abacus padding to '5' ([1da9ed1](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/1da9ed1ce6995c605622fc2863f248e5e91ab9c3))
+
+## [4.24.0](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/compare/v4.23.0...v4.24.0) (2025-10-20)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* **homepage:** add animated mini abacus to "Read and set numbers" card ([e028e34](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/e028e342ad4bc01491e05a4ba074628155926fd8))
+
+## [4.23.0](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/compare/v4.22.0...v4.23.0) (2025-10-20)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* **homepage:** add more visual embellishments to learning cards ([4ec1b95](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/4ec1b952f202d50f6db287c41732ec65ca17c142))
+
+## [4.22.0](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/compare/v4.21.1...v4.22.0) (2025-10-20)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* **homepage:** enhance "What You'll Learn" with visual cards ([d142342](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/d1423420e653b26b2f89d9d17ae5d597807d6979))
+
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+* **tutorial:** reduce tooltip z-index to scroll under nav bar ([47640f3](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/47640f3486c6d4a7107d59bdcce043f76fabbb1d))
+
+## [4.21.1](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/compare/v4.21.0...v4.21.1) (2025-10-20)
+
+
+### Code Refactoring
+
+* **homepage:** rearrange tutorial demo layout side by side ([8b4ecee](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/8b4eceebfaaaf07e38ea64c7fe015aec86ac754f))
+
+## [4.21.0](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/compare/v4.20.7...v4.21.0) (2025-10-20)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* **tutorial:** add silentErrors prop to suppress error messages ([8835e1c](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/8835e1c57ab8adcecefe0db082360dd98fbfaac7))
+
+## [4.20.7](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/compare/v4.20.6...v4.20.7) (2025-10-20)
+
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+* **home:** use Panda CSS token() for dynamic colors and center arrows properly ([d52ba63](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/d52ba6373a4577655dc1e5f5ff4926af7f7d96c3))
+
+## [4.20.6](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/compare/v4.20.5...v4.20.6) (2025-10-20)
+
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+* **homepage:** use inline styles for journey level colors ([5d85e89](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/5d85e898d65d44d8d09bee952fad44b5a9c0cd20)), closes [#4ade80](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/issues/4ade80) [#60a5](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/issues/60a5) [#a78](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/issues/a78) [#fbbf24](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/issues/fbbf24)
+
+## [4.20.5](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/compare/v4.20.4...v4.20.5) (2025-10-20)
+
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+* **docker:** include Panda CSS styled-system in production image ([57fabff](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/57fabffe605d953b4a4d7e05032401cbf1ab2d14))
+
+## [4.20.4](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/compare/v4.20.3...v4.20.4) (2025-10-19)
+
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+* **homepage:** use inline styles for Your Journey text contrast ([8e51390](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/8e5139001818d7013e1b2654ac707f7429316d58)), closes [#e5e7](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/issues/e5e7) [#e5e7](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/issues/e5e7) [#9ca3](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/issues/9ca3) [#d1d5](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/issues/d1d5)
+
+## [4.20.3](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/compare/v4.20.2...v4.20.3) (2025-10-19)
+
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+* **homepage:** use explicit RGBA colors for Your Journey text ([9c51cc9](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/commit/9c51cc94eec4efcab9c0b9d1190f5b79c0c7d365))
+
 ## [4.20.2](https://github.com/antialias/soroban-abacus-flashcards/compare/v4.20.1...v4.20.2) (2025-10-19)


--- a/3
+++ b/3
@@ -59,6 +59,9 @@ RUN adduser --system --uid 1001 nextjs
 COPY --from=builder --chown=nextjs:nodejs /app/apps/web/.next ./apps/web/.next
 COPY --from=builder --chown=nextjs:nodejs /app/apps/web/public ./apps/web/public

+# Copy Panda CSS generated styles
+COPY --from=builder --chown=nextjs:nodejs /app/apps/web/styled-system ./apps/web/styled-system
+
 # Copy server files (compiled from TypeScript)
 COPY --from=builder --chown=nextjs:nodejs /app/apps/web/server.js ./apps/web/
 COPY --from=builder --chown=nextjs:nodejs /app/apps/web/dist ./apps/web/dist
--- a/apps/web/.claude/CLAUDE.md
+++ b/apps/web/.claude/CLAUDE.md
@@ -121,6 +121,31 @@ className="bg-blue-200 border-gray-300 text-brand-600"

 See `.claude/GAME_THEMES.md` for standardized color theme usage in arcade games.

+## Abacus Visualizations
+
+**CRITICAL: This project uses @soroban/abacus-react for all abacus visualizations.**
+
+- All abacus displays MUST use components from `@soroban/abacus-react`
+- Package location: `packages/abacus-react`
+- Main components: `AbacusReact`, `useAbacusConfig`, `useAbacusDisplay`
+- DO NOT create custom abacus visualizations
+- DO NOT manually draw abacus columns, beads, or bars
+
+**Common Mistakes to Avoid:**
+- ❌ Don't create custom abacus components or SVGs
+- ❌ Don't manually render abacus beads or columns
+- ✅ Always use `AbacusReact` from `@soroban/abacus-react`
+- ✅ Use `useAbacusConfig` for abacus configuration
+- ✅ Use `useAbacusDisplay` for reading abacus state
+
+**Example Usage:**
+```typescript
+import { AbacusReact, useAbacusConfig } from '@soroban/abacus-react'
+
+const config = useAbacusConfig({ columns: 5 })
+<AbacusReact config={config} initialNumber={123} />
+```
+
 ## Known Issues

 ### @soroban/abacus-react TypeScript Module Resolution
--- a/apps/web/.claude/PANDA_CSS_DYNAMIC_TOKENS.md
+++ b/apps/web/.claude/PANDA_CSS_DYNAMIC_TOKENS.md
@@ -0,0 +1,76 @@
+# Panda CSS Dynamic Token Usage
+
+## Problem: Dynamic Color Tokens Not Working
+
+When using Panda CSS, color tokens like `blue.400`, `purple.400`, etc. don't work when used dynamically through variables in the `css()` function.
+
+## Root Cause
+
+Panda CSS's `css()` function requires **static values at build time**. It cannot process dynamic token references like:
+
+```typescript
+// ❌ This doesn't work
+const color = 'blue.400'
+css({ color: color })  // Panda can't resolve this at build time
+```
+
+The `css()` function performs static analysis during the build process to generate CSS classes. It cannot handle runtime-dynamic token paths.
+
+## Solution: Use the `token()` Function
+
+Panda CSS provides a `token()` function specifically for resolving token paths to their actual values at runtime:
+
+```typescript
+import { token } from '../../styled-system/tokens'
+
+// ✅ This works
+const stages = [
+  { level: '10 Kyu', label: 'Beginner', color: 'colors.green.400' },
+  { level: '5 Kyu', label: 'Intermediate', color: 'colors.blue.400' },
+  { level: '1 Kyu', label: 'Advanced', color: 'colors.violet.400' },
+  { level: 'Dan', label: 'Master', color: 'colors.amber.400' },
+] as const
+
+// Use with inline styles, not css()
+<div style={{ color: token(stage.color) }}>
+```
+
+## Important Notes
+
+1. **Use `as const`**: TypeScript needs the array marked as `const` so the token strings are treated as literal types, not generic strings. The `token()` function expects the `Token` literal type.
+
+2. **Use inline styles**: When using `token()`, apply colors via the `style` prop, not through the `css()` function:
+   ```typescript
+   // ✅ Correct
+   <div style={{ color: token(stage.color) }}>
+
+   // ❌ Won't work
+   <div className={css({ color: token(stage.color) })}>
+   ```
+
+3. **Static tokens in css()**: For static usage, you CAN use tokens directly in `css()`:
+   ```typescript
+   // ✅ This works because it's static
+   css({ color: 'blue.400' })
+   ```
+
+## How token() Works
+
+The `token()` function:
+- Takes a token path like `"colors.blue.400"`
+- Looks it up in the generated token registry (`styled-system/tokens/index.mjs`)
+- Returns the actual CSS value (e.g., `"#60a5fa"`)
+- Happens at runtime, not build time
+
+## Token Type Definition
+
+The `Token` type is a union of all valid token paths:
+```typescript
+type Token = "colors.blue.400" | "colors.green.400" | "colors.violet.400" | ...
+```
+
+This is defined in `styled-system/tokens/tokens.d.ts`.
+
+## Reference Implementation
+
+See `src/app/page.tsx` lines 404-434 for a working example of dynamic token usage in the "Your Journey" section.
--- a/apps/web/src/app/levels/page.tsx
+++ b/apps/web/src/app/levels/page.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,408 @@
+'use client'
+
+import { useState } from 'react'
+import { AbacusReact } from '@soroban/abacus-react'
+import { PageWithNav } from '@/components/PageWithNav'
+import { css } from '../../../styled-system/css'
+import { container, stack } from '../../../styled-system/patterns'
+
+// Combine all levels into one array for the slider
+const allLevels = [
+  { level: '10th Kyu', emoji: '🧒', color: 'green', digits: 2, type: 'kyu' as const },
+  { level: '9th Kyu', emoji: '🧒', color: 'green', digits: 2, type: 'kyu' as const },
+  { level: '8th Kyu', emoji: '🧒', color: 'green', digits: 3, type: 'kyu' as const },
+  { level: '7th Kyu', emoji: '🧒', color: 'green', digits: 4, type: 'kyu' as const },
+  { level: '6th Kyu', emoji: '🧑', color: 'blue', digits: 5, type: 'kyu' as const },
+  { level: '5th Kyu', emoji: '🧑', color: 'blue', digits: 6, type: 'kyu' as const },
+  { level: '4th Kyu', emoji: '🧑', color: 'blue', digits: 7, type: 'kyu' as const },
+  { level: '3rd Kyu', emoji: '🧔', color: 'violet', digits: 8, type: 'kyu' as const },
+  { level: '2nd Kyu', emoji: '🧔', color: 'violet', digits: 9, type: 'kyu' as const },
+  { level: '1st Kyu', emoji: '🧔', color: 'violet', digits: 10, type: 'kyu' as const },
+  {
+    level: 'Pre-1st Dan',
+    name: 'Jun-Shodan',
+    minScore: 90,
+    emoji: '🧙',
+    color: 'amber',
+    digits: 30,
+    type: 'dan' as const,
+  },
+  {
+    level: '1st Dan',
+    name: 'Shodan',
+    minScore: 100,
+    emoji: '🧙',
+    color: 'amber',
+    digits: 30,
+    type: 'dan' as const,
+  },
+  {
+    level: '2nd Dan',
+    name: 'Nidan',
+    minScore: 120,
+    emoji: '🧙‍♂️',
+    color: 'amber',
+    digits: 30,
+    type: 'dan' as const,
+  },
+  {
+    level: '3rd Dan',
+    name: 'Sandan',
+    minScore: 140,
+    emoji: '🧙‍♂️',
+    color: 'amber',
+    digits: 30,
+    type: 'dan' as const,
+  },
+  {
+    level: '4th Dan',
+    name: 'Yondan',
+    minScore: 160,
+    emoji: '🧙‍♀️',
+    color: 'amber',
+    digits: 30,
+    type: 'dan' as const,
+  },
+  {
+    level: '5th Dan',
+    name: 'Godan',
+    minScore: 180,
+    emoji: '🧙‍♀️',
+    color: 'amber',
+    digits: 30,
+    type: 'dan' as const,
+  },
+  {
+    level: '6th Dan',
+    name: 'Rokudan',
+    minScore: 200,
+    emoji: '🧝',
+    color: 'amber',
+    digits: 30,
+    type: 'dan' as const,
+  },
+  {
+    level: '7th Dan',
+    name: 'Nanadan',
+    minScore: 220,
+    emoji: '🧝',
+    color: 'amber',
+    digits: 30,
+    type: 'dan' as const,
+  },
+  {
+    level: '8th Dan',
+    name: 'Hachidan',
+    minScore: 250,
+    emoji: '🧝‍♂️',
+    color: 'amber',
+    digits: 30,
+    type: 'dan' as const,
+  },
+  {
+    level: '9th Dan',
+    name: 'Kudan',
+    minScore: 270,
+    emoji: '🧝‍♀️',
+    color: 'amber',
+    digits: 30,
+    type: 'dan' as const,
+  },
+  {
+    level: '10th Dan',
+    name: 'Judan',
+    minScore: 290,
+    emoji: '👑',
+    color: 'amber',
+    digits: 30,
+    type: 'dan' as const,
+  },
+] as const
+
+export default function LevelsPage() {
+  const [currentIndex, setCurrentIndex] = useState(0)
+  const currentLevel = allLevels[currentIndex]
+
+  // Calculate scale factor based on number of columns to fit the page
+  // Smaller scale for more columns (Dan levels with 30 columns)
+  const scaleFactor = Math.min(2.5, 20 / currentLevel.digits)
+
+  return (
+    <PageWithNav navTitle="Kyu & Dan Levels" navEmoji="📊">
+      <div className={css({ bg: 'gray.900', minHeight: '100vh', pb: '12' })}>
+        {/* Hero Section */}
+        <div
+          className={css({
+            background:
+              'linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(17, 24, 39, 1) 0%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3) 50%, rgba(17, 24, 39, 1) 100%)',
+            color: 'white',
+            py: { base: '12', md: '16' },
+            position: 'relative',
+            overflow: 'hidden',
+          })}
+        >
+          <div
+            className={css({
+              position: 'absolute',
+              inset: 0,
+              opacity: 0.1,
+              backgroundImage:
+                'radial-gradient(circle at 2px 2px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 1px, transparent 0)',
+              backgroundSize: '40px 40px',
+            })}
+          />
+
+          <div className={container({ maxW: '6xl', px: '4', position: 'relative' })}>
+            <div className={css({ textAlign: 'center', maxW: '5xl', mx: 'auto' })}>
+              <h1
+                className={css({
+                  fontSize: { base: '3xl', md: '5xl', lg: '6xl' },
+                  fontWeight: 'bold',
+                  mb: '4',
+                  lineHeight: 'tight',
+                  background: 'linear-gradient(135deg, #fbbf24 0%, #f59e0b 50%, #fbbf24 100%)',
+                  backgroundClip: 'text',
+                  color: 'transparent',
+                })}
+              >
+                Understanding Kyu & Dan Levels
+              </h1>
+
+              <p
+                className={css({
+                  fontSize: { base: 'lg', md: 'xl' },
+                  color: 'gray.300',
+                  mb: '6',
+                  maxW: '3xl',
+                  mx: 'auto',
+                  lineHeight: '1.6',
+                })}
+              >
+                Slide through the complete progression from beginner to master
+              </p>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+
+        {/* Main content */}
+        <div className={container({ maxW: '6xl', px: '4', py: '12' })}>
+          <section className={stack({ gap: '8' })}>
+            {/* Current Level Display */}
+            <div
+              className={css({
+                bg: 'rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4)',
+                border: '2px solid',
+                borderColor:
+                  currentLevel.color === 'green'
+                    ? 'green.500'
+                    : currentLevel.color === 'blue'
+                      ? 'blue.500'
+                      : currentLevel.color === 'violet'
+                        ? 'violet.500'
+                        : 'amber.500',
+                rounded: 'xl',
+                p: { base: '6', md: '8' },
+              })}
+            >
+              {/* Level Info */}
+              <div className={css({ textAlign: 'center', mb: '6' })}>
+                <div className={css({ fontSize: '5xl', mb: '3' })}>{currentLevel.emoji}</div>
+                <h2
+                  className={css({
+                    fontSize: { base: '2xl', md: '3xl' },
+                    fontWeight: 'bold',
+                    color:
+                      currentLevel.color === 'green'
+                        ? 'green.400'
+                        : currentLevel.color === 'blue'
+                          ? 'blue.400'
+                          : currentLevel.color === 'violet'
+                            ? 'violet.400'
+                            : 'amber.400',
+                    mb: '2',
+                  })}
+                >
+                  {currentLevel.level}
+                </h2>
+                {'name' in currentLevel && (
+                  <div className={css({ fontSize: 'md', color: 'gray.400', mb: '1' })}>
+                    {currentLevel.name}
+                  </div>
+                )}
+                {'minScore' in currentLevel && (
+                  <div className={css({ fontSize: 'sm', color: 'gray.500' })}>
+                    Minimum Score: {currentLevel.minScore} points
+                  </div>
+                )}
+              </div>
+
+              {/* Abacus Display */}
+              <div
+                className={css({
+                  display: 'flex',
+                  justifyContent: 'center',
+                  mb: '6',
+                  p: '6',
+                  bg: 'rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)',
+                  rounded: 'lg',
+                  border: '1px solid',
+                  borderColor: 'gray.700',
+                  overflowX: 'auto',
+                })}
+              >
+                <AbacusReact
+                  value={0}
+                  columns={currentLevel.digits}
+                  scaleFactor={scaleFactor}
+                  showNumbers={true}
+                  customStyles={{
+                    reckoningBar: { stroke: '#9ca3af', strokeWidth: 3 },
+                    columnPosts: { stroke: '#6b7280' },
+                    numerals: { color: '#d1d5db', fontSize: '14px', fontWeight: 'normal' },
+                    heavenBeads: { fill: '#60a5fa' },
+                    earthBeads: { fill: '#34d399' },
+                  }}
+                />
+              </div>
+
+              {/* Digit Count */}
+              <div className={css({ textAlign: 'center', color: 'gray.400', fontSize: 'sm' })}>
+                Requires mastery of <strong>{currentLevel.digits}-digit</strong> calculations
+              </div>
+            </div>
+
+            {/* Slider Control */}
+            <div
+              className={css({
+                bg: 'rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)',
+                border: '1px solid',
+                borderColor: 'gray.700',
+                rounded: 'xl',
+                p: '6',
+              })}
+            >
+              <div className={css({ mb: '4', textAlign: 'center' })}>
+                <h3
+                  className={css({ fontSize: 'lg', fontWeight: 'bold', color: 'white', mb: '2' })}
+                >
+                  Explore All Levels
+                </h3>
+                <p className={css({ fontSize: 'sm', color: 'gray.400' })}>
+                  Drag the slider to see each rank
+                </p>
+              </div>
+
+              {/* Range Slider */}
+              <input
+                type="range"
+                min="0"
+                max={allLevels.length - 1}
+                value={currentIndex}
+                onChange={(e) => setCurrentIndex(Number(e.target.value))}
+                className={css({
+                  w: '100%',
+                  h: '2',
+                  bg: 'gray.700',
+                  rounded: 'full',
+                  outline: 'none',
+                  cursor: 'pointer',
+                })}
+              />
+
+              {/* Level Markers */}
+              <div
+                className={css({
+                  display: 'flex',
+                  justifyContent: 'space-between',
+                  mt: '4',
+                  fontSize: 'xs',
+                  color: 'gray.500',
+                })}
+              >
+                <span>10th Kyu</span>
+                <span>1st Kyu</span>
+                <span>10th Dan</span>
+              </div>
+            </div>
+
+            {/* Legend */}
+            <div
+              className={css({
+                display: 'flex',
+                flexWrap: 'wrap',
+                gap: '6',
+                justifyContent: 'center',
+                p: '6',
+                bg: 'rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)',
+                rounded: 'lg',
+                border: '1px solid',
+                borderColor: 'gray.700',
+              })}
+            >
+              <div className={css({ display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', gap: '2' })}>
+                <div className={css({ w: '4', h: '4', bg: 'green.500', rounded: 'sm' })} />
+                <span className={css({ fontSize: 'sm', color: 'gray.300' })}>
+                  Beginner (10-7 Kyu)
+                </span>
+              </div>
+              <div className={css({ display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', gap: '2' })}>
+                <div className={css({ w: '4', h: '4', bg: 'blue.500', rounded: 'sm' })} />
+                <span className={css({ fontSize: 'sm', color: 'gray.300' })}>
+                  Intermediate (6-4 Kyu)
+                </span>
+              </div>
+              <div className={css({ display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', gap: '2' })}>
+                <div className={css({ w: '4', h: '4', bg: 'violet.500', rounded: 'sm' })} />
+                <span className={css({ fontSize: 'sm', color: 'gray.300' })}>
+                  Advanced (3-1 Kyu)
+                </span>
+              </div>
+              <div className={css({ display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', gap: '2' })}>
+                <div className={css({ w: '4', h: '4', bg: 'amber.500', rounded: 'sm' })} />
+                <span className={css({ fontSize: 'sm', color: 'gray.300' })}>
+                  Master (Dan ranks)
+                </span>
+              </div>
+            </div>
+
+            {/* Info Section */}
+            <div
+              className={css({
+                bg: 'rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4)',
+                border: '1px solid',
+                borderColor: 'gray.700',
+                rounded: 'xl',
+                p: { base: '6', md: '8' },
+              })}
+            >
+              <h3
+                className={css({
+                  fontSize: { base: 'xl', md: '2xl' },
+                  fontWeight: 'bold',
+                  color: 'white',
+                  mb: '4',
+                })}
+              >
+                About This Ranking System
+              </h3>
+              <div className={stack({ gap: '4' })}>
+                <p className={css({ color: 'gray.300', lineHeight: '1.6' })}>
+                  This ranking system is based on the official examination structure used by the{' '}
+                  <strong className={css({ color: 'white' })}>Japan Abacus Federation</strong>. It
+                  represents a standardized progression from beginner (10th Kyu) to master level
+                  (10th Dan), used internationally for soroban proficiency assessment.
+                </p>
+                <p className={css({ color: 'gray.300', lineHeight: '1.6' })}>
+                  The system is designed to gradually increase in difficulty. Kyu levels progress
+                  from 2-digit calculations at 10th Kyu to 10-digit calculations at 1st Kyu. Dan
+                  levels all require mastery of 30-digit calculations, with ranks awarded based on
+                  exam scores.
+                </p>
+              </div>
+            </div>
+          </section>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    </PageWithNav>
+  )
+}
--- a/apps/web/src/app/page.tsx
+++ b/apps/web/src/app/page.tsx
@@ -1,11 +1,65 @@
 'use client'

 import Link from 'next/link'
+import { useEffect, useState } from 'react'
+import { AbacusReact, useAbacusConfig } from '@soroban/abacus-react'
 import { PageWithNav } from '@/components/PageWithNav'
 import { TutorialPlayer } from '@/components/tutorial/TutorialPlayer'
 import { getTutorialForEditor } from '@/utils/tutorialConverter'
 import { css } from '../../styled-system/css'
 import { container, grid, hstack, stack } from '../../styled-system/patterns'
+import { token } from '../../styled-system/tokens'
+
+// Mini abacus that cycles through random 3-digit numbers
+function MiniAbacus() {
+  const [currentValue, setCurrentValue] = useState(123)
+  const appConfig = useAbacusConfig()
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    // Cycle through random 3-digit numbers every 2.5 seconds
+    const interval = setInterval(() => {
+      const randomNum = Math.floor(Math.random() * 1000) // 0-999
+      setCurrentValue(randomNum)
+    }, 2500)
+
+    return () => clearInterval(interval)
+  }, [])
+
+  // Dark theme styles for the abacus
+  const darkStyles = {
+    columnPosts: {
+      fill: 'rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3)',
+      stroke: 'rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2)',
+      strokeWidth: 2,
+    },
+    reckoningBar: {
+      fill: 'rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4)',
+      stroke: 'rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25)',
+      strokeWidth: 3,
+    },
+  }
+
+  return (
+    <div
+      className={css({
+        width: '75px',
+        height: '80px',
+        display: 'flex',
+        alignItems: 'center',
+        justifyContent: 'center',
+      })}
+    >
+      <div className={css({ transform: 'scale(0.6)', transformOrigin: 'center center' })}>
+        <AbacusReact
+          value={currentValue}
+          columns={3}
+          beadShape={appConfig.beadShape}
+          customStyles={darkStyles}
+        />
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  )
+}

 export default function HomePage() {
  // Extract just the "Friends of 5" step (2+3=5) for homepage demo
@@ -215,54 +269,172 @@ export default function HomePage() {
                border: '1px solid',
                borderColor: 'gray.700',
                shadow: 'lg',
-                maxW: '900px',
+                maxW: '1200px',
                mx: 'auto',
              })}
            >
-              {/* What you'll learn - above tutorial */}
              <div
                className={css({
-                  mb: '8',
-                  pb: '6',
-                  borderBottom: '1px solid',
-                  borderColor: 'gray.700',
+                  display: 'flex',
+                  flexDirection: { base: 'column', md: 'row' },
+                  gap: '8',
+                  alignItems: { base: 'center', md: 'flex-start' },
                })}
              >
-                <h3
+                {/* Tutorial on the left */}
+                <div className={css({ flex: '1' })}>
+                  <TutorialPlayer
+                    tutorial={friendsOf5Tutorial}
+                    isDebugMode={false}
+                    showDebugPanel={false}
+                    hideNavigation={true}
+                    hideTooltip={true}
+                    silentErrors={true}
+                    abacusColumns={1}
+                    theme="dark"
+                  />
+                </div>
+
+                {/* What you'll learn on the right */}
+                <div
                  className={css({
-                    fontSize: 'xl',
-                    fontWeight: 'bold',
-                    color: 'white',
-                    mb: '4',
-                    textAlign: 'center',
+                    flex: '0 0 auto',
+                    minW: '340px',
+                    maxW: { base: '100%', md: '420px' },
                  })}
                >
-                  What You'll Learn
-                </h3>
-                <div className={grid({ columns: { base: 1, sm: 2 }, gap: '3' })}>
-                  {[
-                    'Read and set numbers on an abacus',
-                    'Add and subtract with "friends" techniques',
-                    'Multiply and divide fluently',
-                    'Calculate mentally without the abacus',
-                  ].map((skill, i) => (
-                    <div key={i} className={hstack({ gap: '3' })}>
-                      <span className={css({ color: 'yellow.400', fontSize: 'lg' })}>✓</span>
-                      <span className={css({ color: 'gray.300', fontSize: 'sm' })}>{skill}</span>
-                    </div>
-                  ))}
+                  <h3
+                    className={css({
+                      fontSize: '2xl',
+                      fontWeight: 'bold',
+                      color: 'white',
+                      mb: '6',
+                    })}
+                  >
+                    What You'll Learn
+                  </h3>
+                  <div className={stack({ gap: '5' })}>
+                    {[
+                      {
+                        icon: '🔢',
+                        title: 'Read and set numbers',
+                        desc: 'Master abacus number representation from zero to thousands',
+                        example: '0-9999',
+                        badge: 'Foundation',
+                      },
+                      {
+                        icon: '🤝',
+                        title: 'Friends techniques',
+                        desc: 'Add and subtract using complement pairs and mental shortcuts',
+                        example: '5 = 2+3',
+                        badge: 'Core',
+                      },
+                      {
+                        icon: '✖️➗',
+                        title: 'Multiply & divide',
+                        desc: 'Fluent multi-digit calculations with advanced techniques',
+                        example: '12×34',
+                        badge: 'Advanced',
+                      },
+                      {
+                        icon: '🧠',
+                        title: 'Mental calculation',
+                        desc: 'Visualize and compute without the physical tool (Anzan)',
+                        example: 'Speed math',
+                        badge: 'Expert',
+                      },
+                    ].map((skill, i) => (
+                      <div
+                        key={i}
+                        className={css({
+                          bg: 'linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03))',
+                          borderRadius: 'xl',
+                          p: '4',
+                          border: '1px solid',
+                          borderColor: 'rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15)',
+                          boxShadow: '0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)',
+                          transition: 'all 0.2s',
+                          _hover: {
+                            bg: 'linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05))',
+                            borderColor: 'rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25)',
+                            transform: 'translateY(-2px)',
+                            boxShadow: '0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4)',
+                          },
+                        })}
+                      >
+                        <div className={hstack({ gap: '3', alignItems: 'flex-start' })}>
+                          <div
+                            className={css({
+                              fontSize: '3xl',
+                              width: '75px',
+                              height: '115px',
+                              display: 'flex',
+                              alignItems: 'center',
+                              justifyContent: 'center',
+                              textAlign: 'center',
+                              bg: 'rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1)',
+                              borderRadius: 'lg',
+                            })}
+                          >
+                            {i === 0 ? <MiniAbacus /> : skill.icon}
+                          </div>
+                          <div className={stack({ gap: '2', flex: '1' })}>
+                            <div className={hstack({ gap: '2', alignItems: 'center' })}>
+                              <div
+                                className={css({
+                                  color: 'white',
+                                  fontSize: 'md',
+                                  fontWeight: 'bold',
+                                })}
+                              >
+                                {skill.title}
+                              </div>
+                              <div
+                                className={css({
+                                  bg: 'rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.2)',
+                                  color: 'yellow.400',
+                                  fontSize: '2xs',
+                                  fontWeight: 'semibold',
+                                  px: '2',
+                                  py: '0.5',
+                                  borderRadius: 'md',
+                                })}
+                              >
+                                {skill.badge}
+                              </div>
+                            </div>
+                            <div
+                              className={css({
+                                color: 'gray.300',
+                                fontSize: 'xs',
+                                lineHeight: '1.5',
+                              })}
+                            >
+                              {skill.desc}
+                            </div>
+                            <div
+                              className={css({
+                                color: 'yellow.400',
+                                fontSize: 'xs',
+                                fontFamily: 'mono',
+                                fontWeight: 'semibold',
+                                mt: '1',
+                                bg: 'rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.1)',
+                                px: '2',
+                                py: '1',
+                                borderRadius: 'md',
+                                w: 'fit-content',
+                              })}
+                            >
+                              {skill.example}
+                            </div>
+                          </div>
+                        </div>
+                      </div>
+                    ))}
+                  </div>
                </div>
              </div>
-
-              <TutorialPlayer
-                tutorial={friendsOf5Tutorial}
-                isDebugMode={false}
-                showDebugPanel={false}
-                hideNavigation={true}
-                hideTooltip={true}
-                abacusColumns={2}
-                theme="dark"
-              />
            </div>
          </section>

@@ -379,20 +551,47 @@ export default function HomePage() {
              >
                Your Journey
              </h2>
-              <p className={css({ color: 'gray.200', fontSize: 'md' })}>
-                Progress from beginner to master
-              </p>
+              <p style={{ color: '#e5e7eb', fontSize: '16px' }}>Progress from beginner to master</p>
            </div>

-            <div
+            <Link
+              href="/levels"
              className={css({
                bg: 'rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4)',
                border: '1px solid',
                borderColor: 'gray.700',
                rounded: 'xl',
                p: '8',
+                display: 'block',
+                transition: 'all 0.2s',
+                cursor: 'pointer',
+                position: 'relative',
+                _hover: {
+                  bg: 'rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5)',
+                  borderColor: 'violet.500',
+                  transform: 'translateY(-2px)',
+                  boxShadow: '0 8px 16px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.2)',
+                },
              })}
            >
+              {/* Subtle arrow indicator */}
+              <div
+                className={css({
+                  position: 'absolute',
+                  top: '4',
+                  right: '4',
+                  fontSize: 'xl',
+                  color: 'gray.500',
+                  transition: 'all 0.2s',
+                  _groupHover: {
+                    color: 'violet.400',
+                    transform: 'translateX(4px)',
+                  },
+                })}
+              >
+                →
+              </div>
+
              <div
                className={css({
                  display: 'flex',
@@ -402,39 +601,67 @@ export default function HomePage() {
                  flexWrap: 'wrap',
                })}
              >
-                {[
-                  { level: '10 Kyu', label: 'Beginner', color: 'green.400' },
-                  { level: '5 Kyu', label: 'Intermediate', color: 'blue.400' },
-                  { level: '1 Kyu', label: 'Advanced', color: 'purple.400' },
-                  { level: 'Dan', label: 'Master', color: 'yellow.400' },
-                ].map((stage, i) => (
+                {(
+                  [
+                    { level: '10 Kyu', label: 'Beginner', color: 'colors.green.400', emoji: '🧒' },
+                    {
+                      level: '5 Kyu',
+                      label: 'Intermediate',
+                      color: 'colors.blue.400',
+                      emoji: '🧑',
+                    },
+                    { level: '1 Kyu', label: 'Advanced', color: 'colors.violet.400', emoji: '🧔' },
+                    { level: 'Dan', label: 'Master', color: 'colors.amber.400', emoji: '🧙' },
+                  ] as const
+                ).map((stage, i) => (
                  <div
                    key={i}
                    className={stack({
-                      gap: '2',
+                      gap: '0',
                      textAlign: 'center',
                      flex: '1',
                      position: 'relative',
                    })}
                  >
+                    <div
+                      className={css({
+                        fontSize: '5xl',
+                        mb: '0',
+                      })}
+                    >
+                      {stage.emoji}
+                    </div>
                    <div
                      className={css({
                        fontSize: 'xl',
                        fontWeight: 'bold',
-                        color: stage.color,
+                        mt: '-2',
                      })}
+                      style={{ color: token(stage.color) }}
                    >
                      {stage.level}
                    </div>
-                    <div className={css({ fontSize: 'sm', color: 'gray.200' })}>{stage.label}</div>
+                    <div
+                      className={css({
+                        fontSize: 'sm',
+                        color: 'gray.300',
+                      })}
+                    >
+                      {stage.label}
+                    </div>
                    {i < 3 && (
                      <div
+                        style={{
+                          position: 'absolute',
+                          left: '100%',
+                          marginLeft: '0.5rem',
+                          top: '50%',
+                          transform: 'translate(-50%, -50%)',
+                          fontSize: '20px',
+                          color: '#9ca3af',
+                        }}
                        className={css({
                          display: { base: 'none', md: 'block' },
-                          position: 'absolute',
-                          right: '-50%',
-                          fontSize: 'xl',
-                          color: 'gray.400',
                        })}
                      >
                        →
@@ -444,17 +671,19 @@ export default function HomePage() {
                ))}
              </div>
              <div
+                style={{
+                  textAlign: 'center',
+                  fontSize: '14px',
+                  color: '#d1d5db',
+                  fontStyle: 'italic',
+                }}
                className={css({
                  mt: '6',
-                  textAlign: 'center',
-                  fontSize: 'sm',
-                  color: 'gray.300',
-                  fontStyle: 'italic',
                })}
              >
-                You'll progress through all these levels eventually ↑
+                Click to learn about the official Japanese ranking system →
              </div>
-            </div>
+            </Link>
          </section>

          {/* Additional Tools Section */}
--- a/apps/web/src/components/tutorial/TutorialPlayer.tsx
+++ b/apps/web/src/components/tutorial/TutorialPlayer.tsx
@@ -217,6 +217,7 @@ interface TutorialPlayerProps {
  showDebugPanel?: boolean
  hideNavigation?: boolean
  hideTooltip?: boolean
+  silentErrors?: boolean
  abacusColumns?: number
  theme?: 'light' | 'dark'
  onStepChange?: (stepIndex: number, step: TutorialStep) => void
@@ -233,6 +234,7 @@ function TutorialPlayerContent({
  showDebugPanel = false,
  hideNavigation = false,
  hideTooltip = false,
+  silentErrors = false,
  abacusColumns = 5,
  theme = 'light',
  onStepChange,
@@ -638,7 +640,7 @@ function TutorialPlayerContent({
                  maxWidth: '200px',
                  minWidth: '150px',
                  wordBreak: 'break-word',
-                  zIndex: 1000,
+                  zIndex: 50,
                  opacity: 0.95,
                  transition: 'all 0.3s ease',
                  transform: showCelebration ? 'scale(1.05)' : 'scale(1)',
@@ -909,7 +911,7 @@ function TutorialPlayerContent({
          )
        })

-        if (!isCorrectBead) {
+        if (!isCorrectBead && !silentErrors) {
          const errorMessage = "That's not the highlighted bead. Try clicking the highlighted bead."
          dispatch({
            type: 'SET_ERROR',
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
  "name": "soroban-monorepo",
-  "version": "4.20.2",
+  "version": "4.32.0",
  "private": true,
  "description": "Beautiful Soroban Flashcard Generator - Monorepo",
  "workspaces": [