A large keyboard on the screen and highlighted keys makes it easy to follow appropriate finger positions for each lesson. Spooky stresses accuracy over speed but he includes intermittent speed-building exercises to help kids master keyboarding competencies. Mistyped letters appear in red and Spooky prompts players on which key was clicked in error. Spooky records cumulative keystrokes, keys covered, words per minute, accuracy, time, fastest and slowest keys. His built-in intelligence allows him to create new lessons based on a child's errors, typing accuracy and speed.
Kids can also print out their typing statistics.
The gaming component is built into each lesson. Spooky resides in the attic of an all-American home, but he takes kids through the Living Room, the Bedroom and the Kitchen, in progressively more difficult exercises. In the kitchen, the Cuisinart whirls in response to keyboard entries. In the Living Room, the television levitates and in the attic, a fan picks up speed as keyboard strokes are recorded. Once players know the basics, they can go into the Library and type directly from encyclopedias or a wide selection of popular children's fairy tales.