Guide
For gamers
These tools started here: for the queue, the bad loss and the "one more game" at 2 a.m. They're all still here, free and private.
Before you queue
In sport, athletes did better with a pre-performance routine, even under pressure, and simple routines worked about as well as long ones (Rupprecht et al., 2021 (opens in a new tab)). Those studies are from traditional sports, not esports, so treat it as a good habit, not a proven edge. The pre-game routine takes three minutes. Want a check on how rested you are? Try the reaction test: sleep loss slows simple reactions (Basner & Dinges, 2011 (opens in a new tab)).
After a bad loss
Even mild stress that feels out of your control can blunt working memory and attention, the skills a close round needs (Arnsten, 2009 (opens in a new tab)). The tilt check asks eight quick questions, then says keep playing, reset, or call it. A short break gives a small lift in energy, though it won't make you play better (Albulescu et al., 2022 (opens in a new tab)).
Long sessions and logging off
The session planner plans your breaks, reminds you to rest your eyes, and sets a stop-by time that protects the hour before bed, when the NIH advises avoiding bright screens (NHLBI (opens in a new tab)). Stopping is easier at a natural break, like the end of a game (University of Washington, 2016 (opens in a new tab)), which is what Last game is for. If the pull to keep playing is strong, urge surfing helps you wait it out.
The tools
- Pre-game routineBreathe, set one intention, warm up, go.
- Tilt checkEight quick questions. Keep playing, reset, or call it.
- Reaction testWait for green, then hit it. Track your own trend.
- Breathing pacerFollow the shape. Slow your breathing, settle your hands.
- Session plannerPlan breaks, rest your eyes, know when to stop.
- Last gameAgree the stop first. Finish the match, then what's next.
- Urge surfingRide out the urge to play, scroll or use. Watch it rise and fall.
No sign-up, no ads, and they work offline: add the site to your home screen for one tap between matches. Everything else on the site works for gamers too: sleep, movement breaks and eye breaks.