Real Fake is a daily game testing your ability to tell real companies apart from AI generated fakes. Put your investor instincts to the test. Play a different category every day. Swipe right for real, left for fake, and share your score with your friends.
Hi Product Hunt!
I've always wanted to make a game and since the LLM boom started back in 2022, I knew there was something fun that could be built with them. I just needed the right idea. One day I was playing with ChatGPT and asked it to generate a real-sounding startup and the result was eerily good.
I enjoy playing daily games like Wordle and Connections and figured that a tech-centric version of those games would be possible with AI, and I liked the idea of "trying to figure out if a company is real or not." To me, this game is kind of like an evolution of those fun single-serving websites from a prior era of the web.
We built the game with the Crunchbase API, which gave us real company data, and they've been a great partner in thinking about the evolution of this game. We used ChatGPT for generating the fake companies, Supabase for our backend, and Vercel for our frontend, with some help from Copilot for writing some of the code.
Working with Phenry and Dan, we figured out the right UX for this kind of gameplay and had a lot of fun tweaking the prompt and data to get a balance that felt "just right." Because of the tech setup, the game requires minimal intrusion, so it's a game we get to play ourselves. My favorite part is when one of the fake prompts is a fun idea for a business.
VC firms don't tend to build things all that often, but we did this for two reasons. 1) We wanted to better understand what it’s like to build with latest tools founders are using for their startups 2) We are really excited about the intersection of AI and gaming, from experiences to infrastructure.
Would love to hear what you all think of the game and I hope you play it daily for a bit. I've found it to be tons of fun and always surprising. Share your score on Twitter and tag us at @Felicis.
This is such a great game idea! Honestly, this could be a pretty dope marketing idea too. Wiz recently created a game that's small and simple like this :D Fun idea Mischa!
This is cool, I like that is just for fun and nothing more. I would say that after the first visit, I am not sure if I would go back. There is no signup process, you're missing out on collecting info to get users to come back to your game.
This seems like a great way to stay sharp. Do you get any hints or explanations if you get a guess wrong?
It’s cool to see a game that tests your ability to spot real companies. How does it ensure the fakes are convincing and challenging?
Generating fake data for testing has never been simpler! This tool seems like a great way to ensure the data is as realistic as possible without the usual hassle.
This product looks super useful for anyone needing realistic test data. I’m excited about how it can streamline the process and save a lot of time.
I love how this tool can create realistic fake data for testing. It’s a big relief to have a solution that makes data generation so easy and trustworthy.
I’m curious about how often new categories are added to the game. Is there a variety of topics to keep things interesting?
Testing my ability to differentiate between real and AI-generated companies sounds like a great way to stay engaged and learn more about the industry.
The idea of guessing whether a fashion company is real or fake is both entertaining and educational. It’s a unique way to sharpen my skills in spotting genuine brands.
This game is a fantastic way to challenge my knowledge of the fashion world while having fun. Swipe right for real and left for fake sounds like a great daily brain teaser.
This honestly helps people understand the difference between real and fake, great job!
I wish I could play it again instantly without having to wait for the game to restart, but other than that, it's a really nice idea!
I appreciate how this game combines fun with learning. It could be even better if it provided some insights or explanations after each round.
This sounds like an absolute blast, @mischa! 🙌 I love the concept of testing our investor instincts and getting a real feel for the tech landscape. The combination of Crunchbase and AI-generated fakes is genius. It’s like Wordle, but for the entrepreneurial spirit!
Excited to see how you’ve integrated daily gameplay into this. It’ll be a fun challenge swiping left and right. Plus, who doesn’t like a good game that keeps you sharp? Can’t wait to share my score and see how my instincts stack up against others. Looking forward to more updates and levels of complexity in the gameplay! Keep it up!
