# Don't Blink

> A real-time multiplayer staring contest game where players compete to go the longest without blinking, tracked live via webcam.

## What it is

Don't Blink is a browser-based game at dontblink.gg. Players open their camera, stare into it, and blink detection (via MediaPipe face mesh) tracks how long they can hold their gaze. The last person to blink on the global leaderboard wins a $1,000 prize.

## Key pages

- [Home / Game](https://www.dontblink.gg/) — Play the game, see the live leaderboard
- [Advertise](https://www.dontblink.gg/advertise) — Brands can run in-game popup ads shown to players mid-staring contest

## How it works

1. Sign in with email (magic link) or play as a guest
2. Allow camera access — blink detection runs locally in the browser, no video is stored or transmitted
3. Stare into the camera without blinking
4. Score is tracked in real time on a global leaderboard
5. Sponsor ads appear as popup distractions during gameplay

## Advertising

Brands pay to show popup image ads during active games. Players are fully focused on not blinking, giving ads high-attention impressions. Two plans available: Weekly ($250) and Full Campaign ($800). Analytics include impressions, clicks, and CTR per creative.

## Technical

- Frontend: React + TypeScript, hosted on Vercel
- Blink detection: MediaPipe Face Mesh, runs in-browser
- Auth + database: Supabase
- Analytics: PostHog
- No video is recorded or sent to any server

## Contact

Email: howdy@justdraftone.xyz
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