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For example, if you believe that `Mr beast` new video will reach 10Mn views you can trade your insight and make money if you are correct.\n\n### **Problem & The Solution**\n\n![uploaded image](/media/?type=post&id=70970&key=user_uploads/902793/b6924985-68a0-4997-92d5-b06c818210a5)\n\n### **Progress**\n\n![uploaded image](/media/?type=post&id=70970&key=user_uploads/902793/28698676-04b3-49a8-a14a-2fc7c0cadd92)\n\n* GMV: $25Mn Annualised GMV run rate, Growing 30% MOM\n* Revenue: \\~$0.4Mn Annualised, Growing 30% MOM\n* Users: 1.8Mn signups, 250K MAU\n* CM1= +0.2% , Cm2 : -0.8% \n* M1 GMV Retention= 110% ; M1 User Retention = 40%\n\n### **Team**\n\n![uploaded image](/media/?type=post&id=70970&key=user_uploads/902793/7636677b-0c4e-40fa-85c6-4769a3e55f76)\n\n**Our Ask**\n\n* Check [Better Opinions](https://www.betteropinions.in/) out! Schedule a chat with us [here](https://calendly.com/samay-2/30min).\n* If you are an expert/investor in the field of skill based gaming, creator economy or gaming/gambling please reach out [here](https://calendly.com/samay-2/30min).", "url": "https://www.ycombinator.com/launches/ISg-better-opinions-prediction-market-of-india", "votes": 42, "created_at": "2023-04-14T13:59:20.387Z" } ] }, { "id": 26667, "name": "Star", "slug": "star", "former_names": [ "SolStar", "Star", "SolStar" ], "small_logo_thumb_url": "https://bookface-images.s3.amazonaws.com/small_logos/967b50f500638e1217a027ad53fa0c2fd82dd532.png", "website": "https://buildwithstar.com", "all_locations": "Springfield, MO, USA; Remote", "long_description": "Star makes game development accessible to anyone with an idea. Using AI, you can create complex, playable games without writing code - just describe what you want and iterate. 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", "body": "![uploaded image](/media/?type=post&id=80895&key=user_uploads/89898/e5538a15-e8ae-40a9-b9b3-088d1457c12f)\n\n# **TL;DR**\n\nBlacktop Hoops is the ultimate VR basketball game and sports experience. Embark on a hoops journey in career mode, ball against bots, hang out with friends in online courts, or climb the rankings in competitive pickup games. Design your perfect avatar with millions of unique combinations. Do you have what it takes to become the GOAT? 🐐\n\n[**Blacktop Hoops has exited Beta and has launched**](https://www.meta.com/experiences/blacktop-hoops/4416817901687071/) launched on **Meta Quest**, **Pico**, and **Steam and is available for purchase for $29.99**!\\\n🥽 [**Play on Meta Quest:**](https://www.meta.com/en-gb/experiences/blacktop-hoops/4416817901687071/)\n\n[**🖥️**](https://www.meta.com/en-gb/experiences/blacktop-hoops/4416817901687071/)  [**Buy on Steam:**](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1945250/Blacktop_Hoops/)\n\n![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/3SfRQBX5Ax-UbqsFUnWU8S5qv2Q3B0JkSsytyKD8uAxb3VjY9Pdm9HorEHfyZlLnP1X7GkmsiuKdcmBVOtATz0BtVYnS9iosJJE9bDykiopHvz8u_yU8rSXwHqIu8Lvx2optoJwRqoyfrSXeEIaC9f0)\n\n[**🏀WATCH THE BLACKTOP HOOPS TRAILER HERE**](https://www.meta.com/en-gb/experiences/blacktop-hoops/4416817901687071/)\n\n[**😩Problem**](https://www.meta.com/en-gb/experiences/blacktop-hoops/4416817901687071/)\n\nMeta Quest has a similar trajectory to the iPhone but has **60x less apps per user available**. There is a massive gap in high-quality games and application on the platform. \n\n[The most popula](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1945250/Blacktop_Hoops/)r and highest retention genres for VR currently on Quest are competitive first person shooters, social virtual reality experiences, and sports/fitness.\n\nNo one has built a truly all-in-one sports game like NBA 2K, Madden, or FIFA for VR with a career mode, casual lobbies, and ranked competitive play.\n\n![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/TSn_kUARMCWrpee_nT52Zhf28KPmqiMIrsWWgwspJsFCit0JueFzqQ8iAYf4UivY-eDhR2w8RU8iFV8tFmgtwposkkj8vrqV8GnCVmCWmrH2bI0Ld6qsenweWZThn434DkTSnNZW-iJU48MqGLypC8k)\n\n⛹🏿‍♂️**Solution**⛹🏻‍♀️\n\nBlacktop Hoops was a breakout hit on Meta’s App Lab as the #1 rated App Lab title with over **16,000 reviews**, a **4\\.9 rating** and over **1 million players** across Steam and Quest pre-launch. \n\nIn Blacktop Hoops, players partake in an epic campaign mode featuring 12 unique streetball legends across four iconic streetball courts in Oakland, Los Angeles, New York and Athens. At the end of their journey to become the GOAT, players have a final showdown [against world dunk champion Jordan Kilganon](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dTEXh4lxfA&t=155s&pp=ygUPam9yZGFuIGtpbGdhbm9u). \n\nFor multiplayer fans, players can hit the courts in casual 1vs1, 2vs2, 3vs3 or 4vs4 matches or climb the rankings in skill-based matchmaking across 9 ranks and 21 divisions.\n\n![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/sMARIlq83DjNfEYaDAghMSfOjmXt76LmQjeeKwrg3DwmJP1Tbn2aLYZqjMzep9vvbl8-_uAeGZT6iTQ29mZ3xW8eUj037Cs5TjkNb6qNGgq7ffSAY54C7GUTVNJylksMlEKNZteiIJYEUQruhB8Czks)\n\nOne of the biggest additions to Blacktop Hoops is its new customizable avatar system. Players have access to over 600 customizations including body type, faces, skin color, shirts, emotes,  sneakers, glasses, shirts and more. Players can mix and match cosmetics to build their perfect avatar with millions of possible combinations.\n\n![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/79PAptBHjdfZrcQOJkRFY1-MyN2gi1DJkPspQt-hupQchpGyHVXji2HTgCqKkEWmRoAakdkQBoJzQ7mJhyJCDEHNyC1CYkpKOz7ZfUA8ndroRx3eXma6I1Sw1zyuklk_JttEBwL_87SQ6VkbdseH2zU)\n\nBlacktop Hoops will also be coming soon to Playstation VR 2 and Apple Vision pro. \n\n![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/AFjzN7GkfZlKEPuqYZLtXIRK59QilOfbtbNM61ydvBuo6ByazUuE-2bXnWG9V1ErkDbygorlFJipuGKDuARQHNaMNRfqT4IB__N7RKpppnaguJJBLP1DLxZpyf3oXip3a5rXskTas80wTxRfJKOyC9I)\n\n**We need your help! Please reshare our trailer and announcements below.** \n\n1. [**📹Share Blacktop Hoops Launch trailer**](https://youtu.be/CsNGnDF5nfg?si=fNZ81Ut2FKShBz_r)\n2. 👨‍💼[**Share launch announcement on Linkedin**](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nathanielventura_virtualreality-blacktophoopsvr-metaquest-activity-7196887160568905728-hT_W?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop)\n3. [🐦**Share launch announcement on X/Twitter**](https://twitter.com/blacktophoopsVR/status/1791121677155221833)\n4. 👴[**Share launch announcement on Facebook**](https://www.facebook.com/BlacktopHoopsVR/videos/276253088816960/)\n5. 📷[**Share launch announcement on Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7CJve7PS3q/)\n6. 😄[**Share launch announcement on TikTok**](https://www.tiktok.com/@blacktophoopsvr/video/7369643065579015467)\n\nIn addition, if you know of any consumer brands (i.e Nike, Adidas), location-based entertainment partners/arcades, or athletes that would be interested in partnership with the game please send me an email at [**n@vinci-games.com**](mailto:n@vinci-games.com). \\\n\\\nThank you for the support!", "url": "https://www.ycombinator.com/launches/L2l-blacktop-hoops-2-0-nba-2k-for-ar-vr", "votes": 99, "created_at": "2024-05-16T17:53:47.347Z" }, { "id": 64750, "title": "🔥🏀 Blacktop Hoops - Multiplayer VR Basketball for the Metaverse", "tagline": "Blacktop Hoops is a competitive VR basketball game. Think NBA Jam meets NBA 2K in VR. ", "body": "**TL:DR** [Blacktop Hoops](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2jBJ-Hnqp8) is a streetball-inspired multiplayer VR basketball game with the most natural basketball mechanics ever designed for virtual reality. It’s built for VR with plans for full cross-platform play across console, mobile, and desktop. \n\nHi we’re Nathan and Maciej, founders of [Vinci Games](https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/blacktop-hoops-by-vinci-games) and developer of Blacktop Hoops. We’re building the first AAA single player and multiplayer basketball game for VR. It’s built with intuitive mechanics so you can shoot just like Steph Curry and dunk like Lebron James.\n\n### **Problem**\n\nOver the last decade sports games have been monopolized across all major platforms with an extremely limited selection of games for players. Games like NBA 2K, FIFA, and Madden release games each year with extremely poor user reviews and limited innovation. With the rapid growth of VR adoption, no true AAA competitive sports franchises exist on VR. \n\n**Solution** \n\nBlacktop Hoops is designed with ultra-natural mechanics which allow players to chain together flashy dribble tricks, shots, and high-flying dunks to finish off AI or real-world opponents in epic games of arcade basketball.\n\nWe’ve worked with pro streetball players and dunkers like [King Handles](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkU86a4MUmo) and [Jordan Kilganon](https://www.instagram.com/jordankilganon/?hl=en) for mocap animations for the game so opponents feel realistic and respond dynamically to how you play.\n\nWe also brought on world-class voiceover talent including [Bobbito Garcia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobbito_Garcia) (NBA Street), [Dante Basco](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm5o3NFV5OM) (Avatar the Last Airbender), and [Renee Montgomery](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renee_Montgomery) (ex-WNBA Allstar).\n\n### **Founders Backstory**\n\nLast year we had a crazy idea: could you build a VR basketball game that felt as natural as playing in real life? I spent my entire life playing basketball and previously worked at Oculus and Unity. Our CTO Maciej had spent 18 years at CD Projekt RED as the lead game designer on Witcher 1 - 3. Early last year we spent two months building a prototype of a VR streetball game. After we released it on Reddit, it hit the frontpage of every major VR subreddit including /r/Gaming, /r/Virtualreality /r/Oculus, /r/SteamVR, /r/PSVR, and /r/Playstation. From that point we knew we were onto something big.\n\n### **Our Ask**\n\n1. Download and play **Blacktop Hoops - Alpha** on Quest or Steam. Share your feedback with us at [founders@vinci-games.com](mailto:founders@vinci-games.com). \n 1. [**Play on Oculus**](https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/4416817901687071/) or [**Play on Steam**](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1945250/Blacktop_Hoops/)\n2. For **Investors** shoot us an email at [founders@vinci-games.com](mailto:founders@vinci-games.com).\n3. For **Collaborators** with ties to the NBA, sportswear brands (i.e. Nike, Adidas), games, VR, and the music industry send us an email at [n@vinci-games.com](mailto:n@vinci-games.com) if you’d like to partner. \n4. **Share this post!** Please help spread the word about Blacktop Hoops and [join our Discord community.](https://discord.com/invite/jggbR6QDUB)\n\n[Check out our most recent Alpha launch trailer.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1d5vzLtjxs)\n\nLearn more at →  \n\n![uploaded image](/media/?type=post&id=64750&key=user_uploads/701640/33ac53e3-590a-43af-8216-6695641d39c1)\n\n![uploaded image](/media/?type=post&id=64750&key=user_uploads/701640/d23ea271-5846-4996-93c2-526fa66f848f)\n\n", "url": "https://www.ycombinator.com/launches/GqM-blacktop-hoops-multiplayer-vr-basketball-for-the-metaverse", "votes": 326, "created_at": "2022-07-20T03:28:21.596Z" } ] }, { "id": 27085, "name": "Roforco", "slug": "roforco", "former_names": [], "small_logo_thumb_url": "https://bookface-images.s3.amazonaws.com/small_logos/bc0dd9f83f734b13827ef88ada40e53958962df0.png", "website": "", "all_locations": "Kristiansand, Agder, Norway", "long_description": "Roforco is one of the top game studios on Roblox. 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At the moment, it’s Roblox with a 2bn$ market and over 200mm MAU. We’re also deeply familiar with the platform, having **previously built an agency that grossed 500k$ of revenue in 6 mo** and partnered with brands including Unilever.\n\n### 🔎 **The Insight**\n\nIndie game developers **have a tendency to never finish projects they start.** After doing the fun parts like the game loop, closing out the game for release is often too difficult, boring and resource intensive. 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We allow collectors to create custom mystery packs with personalized chases and customized odds with cryptographically trusted tooling. Users can rip open digital packs and get physical cards shipped to them, receive buyback offers on cards pulled from their mystery packs sent straight to Venmo and PayPal, and buy/sell cards in our $1 marketplace.\n\n[catchbackcards.com](http://catchbackcards.com)\n\ncatchback cards on the iOS app store\n\n![uploaded image](/media/?type=post&id=97204&key=user_uploads/2323858/bc1ee024-41f9-4255-83d2-4920a5a622ef)\n\n\n\n**What we’re building**\n\nThe trading card market is massive, fast-growing, and _very_ large in transaction volume. Globally, physical trading cards (sports, Pokémon, anime like One Piece, etc.) represent a $20B+ annual market, growing at double-digit rates (\\~10–15% YoY) even after the pandemic boom. Beyond retail sales, billions of dollars move through the secondary market each year via graded cards, private deals, and resale platforms. What’s striking is how _offline_ this economy still is: at local and regional card shows, millions of dollars change hands over a single weekend, through cash deals, trades, box breaks, and private six-figure transactions—most of it fragmented, informal, and poorly tracked. This is a real, high-velocity market hiding in plain sight.\\\n\\\nMystery packs are popular in Pokémon and sports cards, but today they’re mostly run manually or through platforms with high fees and limited transparency. CatchBack lets anyone create their own mystery packs with their desired pool of cards, risk levels, and personalized odds, and gives collectors the option to buy packs, to list cards in the marketplace, and to get an instant buyout offer on whatever they hit in the pack. We provide cryptographic randomness proofs and open source our card selection code so that users can independently verify and trust our mystery packs. Users trust our packs more because they can pick exactly what goes into their pool and can see mathematical proof, which physical mystery packs cannot recreate. \n\nWe’re also building a platform that digitizes cards and allows users to transact ownership rights to cards for just $1. Previously, eBay buyers dealt with fraud issues, ridiculous hidden fees, and shipping headaches, and we’re creating a system that allows for maximal liquidity and convenience in speculating on card investments.\n\n![uploaded image](/media/?type=post&id=97204&key=user_uploads/2323858/478ed561-02d9-403a-83d8-2496f9b6a458)\n\n![uploaded image](/media/?type=post&id=97204&key=user_uploads/2323858/f43cc95b-6446-4770-838b-e588f40ebfbc)\n\n**Who it’s for**\n\nOur users are card collectors who open mystery bags and creators (Pokémon, sports cards, slabs) who already sell to communities on Instagram, Discord, and live marketplaces. \n\n**Why we started this**\n\nWe spent a lot of time buying, selling, and comping cards across eBay, Whatnot, and Instagram DMs, and kept seeing the same problems: high fees, fragmented liquidity, and a lack of trust in mystery packs. Other blind box sites stuff their bags with undesirable floor hits and gouge their users on shipping fees, listing fees, and marketplace fees. We’ve built a platform that maximizes dollar value for collectors–maximal cashback with CatchBack. \n\n**Current state**\n\nWe launched our iOS app on Jan 25, 2026. We’re at 700 users and $13K MRR and are growing aggressively week over week. We’re launching a joint collaboration with Steph Curry’s trading card company and looking to connect with other mentors and companies in the trading card space!\n\n**How to Participate**\n\nWe’re offering a free $25 credit on a $100 deposit. Users can create a mystery pack of 5 cards that have a market value of $50, and can be guaranteed one of these $50 cards for a $25 deposit! We offer free shipping on cards. DM us on our instagram @catchback_cards after creating an account on our platform, and we’ll set you up with the credit!", "url": "https://www.ycombinator.com/launches/PHo-catchback-cards-maximizing-the-thrill-of-collecting-trading-cards", "votes": 366, "created_at": "2026-01-27T13:00:03.280Z" } ] }, { "id": 31140, "name": "CodeWisp", "slug": "codewisp", "former_names": [], "small_logo_thumb_url": "https://bookface-images.s3.amazonaws.com/small_logos/fbb4da2e7614c1fd4c6c439a1afa51661f2fb7dc.png", "website": "https://codewisp.ai/", "all_locations": "San Francisco, CA, USA", "long_description": "CodeWisp lets anyone build and publish web games using plain-English prompts.\r\n\r\nTraditional game development requires learning complex engines, managing assets and code, and following rigid workflows, making it slow and inaccessible for most people.\r\n\r\nWith CodeWisp, users describe the game they want. 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You can prompt edits to add mechanics, enemies, physics, levels, or visuals and see the game update instantly.\n\nCodeWisp can generate 2D games, 3D games, and multiplayer browser games.\n\n![uploaded image](/media/?type=post&id=98433&key=user_uploads/892590/a884349c-6658-45ae-b86d-65a6cf2c9129)\n\n2 ) The Homepage\\\nA place to explore and play games created by the community. Every game can be opened, played in the browser, and shared instantly with a link.\n\n![uploaded image](/media/?type=post&id=98433&key=user_uploads/892590/b15e27c9-a0e5-462e-b22f-bd07fc362c24)\n\n**Traction:**\n\n• 2,000+ weekly active game creators\\\n• 17,000+ games created on CodeWisp\n\n**The Founder:**\n\nElvin Fu - Making games since age 10, created mobile and web games played by millions. Taught game development to 22+ million people on [YouTube](http://youtube.com/c/fuelvin). Built two game engines from the ground up.\n\n![uploaded image](/media/?type=post&id=98433&key=user_uploads/892590/17e8502d-cf07-402f-a1c6-d3f952bb3966)\n\n**Asks:**\n\n* Creators interested in making and sharing games built with CodeWisp\n* Intros to indie developers experimenting with new tools\n* Feedback from anyone building games or working in game dev\n* If you know someone who’s always wanted to make a game, feel free to send them CodeWisp\n\n**Contact:**\n\n[fuelvin@codewisp.ai](mailto:fuelvin@codewisp.ai)", "url": "https://www.ycombinator.com/launches/Pbd-codewisp-ai-game-creation-platform", "votes": 56, "created_at": "2026-03-04T01:47:06.009Z" } ] }, { "id": 31175, "name": "Pax Historia", "slug": "pax-historia", "former_names": [], "small_logo_thumb_url": "https://bookface-images.s3.amazonaws.com/small_logos/58aceddc6b7af2ca2c35058e943baf719c91fe1c.png", "website": "https://www.paxhistoria.co", "all_locations": "San Francisco, CA, USA", "long_description": "Pax Historia is an AI powered sandbox game where players create and upload whatever worlds they can imagine for others to play. What if Rome never fell? What if aliens invaded Earth? What if you were a college dropout creating a tech startup? \r\n\r\nThe ability to create, edit, and copy custom maps, actors, historical context, and more means that users can play nearly any scenario they can imagine.\r\n\r\nWe've organically built a passionate fanbase of tens of thousands of daily active players and we're excited to expand on this early start. Consider joining us to help build vastly better tools for creators and experiences for players.", "one_liner": "The first AI-powered worldbuilding and gameplay platform", "team_size": 6, "industry": "Consumer", "subindustry": "Consumer -> Gaming", "launched_at": 1766621024, "tags": [], "tags_highlighted": [], "top_company": false, "isHiring": true, "nonprofit": false, "batch": "Winter 2026", "status": "Active", "industries": [ "Consumer", "Gaming" ], "regions": [ "United States of America", "America / Canada" ], "stage": "Early", "app_video_public": false, "demo_day_video_public": false, "app_answers": null, "question_answers": null, "url": "https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/pax-historia", "api": "https://devasheeshg.github.io/yc-api/batches/winter-2026/pax-historia.json", "year_founded": 2025, "city": "San Francisco", "country": "US", "linkedin_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/pax-historia", "x_url": "", "fb_url": null, "cb_url": null, "github_url": null, "logo_url": "https://bookface-images.s3.amazonaws.com/small_logos/58aceddc6b7af2ca2c35058e943baf719c91fe1c.png", "app_video_url": null, "dday_video_url": null, "company_photos": [], "primary_partner": { "name": "Harshita Arora", "url": "https://www.ycombinator.com/people/harshita-arora" }, "founders": [ { "user_id": 1382898, "full_name": "Eli Bullock-Papa", "title": "Founder/CEO", "founder_bio": "Co-founder of Pax Historia. ", "is_active": true, "linkedin_url": "https://linkedin.com/in/elibullockpapa", "x_url": "", "avatar_thumb_url": "https://bookface-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/avatars/28326ae34eb80503fd8d6a94547c126557f07bcd.jpg" }, { "user_id": 2520930, "full_name": "Ryan Zhang", "title": "Founder/CTO", "founder_bio": "I like history", "is_active": true, "linkedin_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanz22", "x_url": "", "avatar_thumb_url": "https://bookface-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/avatars/9756b733f39842df4b97b6a5a29dc96d68ce2d5a.jpg" } ], "jobs": [ { "id": 106820, "title": "Founding Engineer - LLM Infra & Platform", "url": "https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/pax-historia/jobs/j2J4ZOt-founding-engineer-llm-infra-platform", "location": "San Francisco", "type": "Full-time", "role": "Engineering", "role_type": "Full stack", "salary_range": "$140K - $220K", "equity_range": "", "experience": "Any (new grads ok)", "visa": "US citizen/visa only", "skills": [] }, { "id": 106821, "title": "Founding Engineer - Harness Optimization", "url": "https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/pax-historia/jobs/yE3zKmX-founding-engineer-harness-optimization", "location": "San Francisco", "type": "Full-time", "role": "Engineering", "role_type": "Full stack", "salary_range": "$140K - $220K", "equity_range": "", "experience": "Any (new grads ok)", "visa": "US citizen/visa only", "skills": [] } ], "news": [], "launches": [ { "id": 97520, "title": "Pax Historia - User & AI powered gaming platform", "tagline": "🗺️ The first alternate-history sandbox game powered by AI", "body": "Hey! This is **Eli** and **Ryan**, cofounders at **Pax Historia** ([paxhistoria.co](http://paxhistoria.co)). \n\n![uploaded image](/media/?type=post&id=97520&key=user_uploads/1382898/f7de4ff4-c0d2-4a10-9785-d2ca30e30949)\n\nPax Historia is a map-based gaming platform which combines the creative freedom of sandbox games with the depth of grand strategy. Players imagine scenarios (like ‘What if the USSR hadn’t broken apart?’ or ‘What if a zombie outbreak started in 2019?’ or ‘What if the USA took over Greenland?’) and create maps and presets which are then published to the community and become playable by anyone.\n\nAlready, we have **35k daily users**. Over the last week, in total, we’ve processed **100+ billion tokens**. Our **passionate community has published over 4k presets** with 50+ plays each.  \n\n![uploaded image](/media/?type=post&id=97520&key=user_uploads/1382898/099acb66-577a-4be7-973c-109c16087c69)\n\nCreators create, edit, and publish custom maps and worlds. Users then play as a country or group in the world. They can make actions, start diplomatic chats, and jump forward in time. As the game progresses, the map shows any changes from player actions. \n\n![uploaded image](/media/?type=post&id=97520&key=user_uploads/1382898/062a68cf-5178-40bf-888d-e31b681431c2)\n\nBy using AI to power the responses of other countries/actors to in-game actions, **we are able to move beyond constraining, pre-designed narrative paths**. Players are truly able to do whatever they can imagine. \n\nCheck out our [Pax Historia Launch Video](https://youtu.be/-RXSxMVLcL4) for a closer look.\n\n**Our asks**: \n\n1. **Feedback:** We would _love_ to hear your feedback (especially if you’re a grand strategy, history, or gaming nerd!). You can make an account [here](http://paxhistoria.co).\n2. **Talent:** We are hiring! If you know of any talented engineers (Unity, web dev, AI/ML) who might be interested in a super high-impact, fast moving, small team, then please connect us. They can apply through our [Ashby](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/pax-historia), but please also shoot us an email ([careers@paxhistoria.co](mailto:careers@paxhistoria.co)) so we can find their profile.\n3. **Connection & Community:** Finally, if you’re running platforms/marketplaces, who are using AI to power features within their service (not just to write code!), or just excited by building and maintaining online communities, then we would love to chat.", "url": "https://www.ycombinator.com/launches/PMu-pax-historia-user-ai-powered-gaming-platform", "votes": 54, "created_at": "2026-02-04T23:25:26.863Z" } ] }, { "id": 31480, "name": "Pops", "slug": "pops", "former_names": [], "small_logo_thumb_url": "https://bookface-images.s3.amazonaws.com/small_logos/ff1807225bc4aea4a50ef4d5315e963925c04afd.png", "website": "https://pops.fyi", "all_locations": "New York City, NY, USA", "long_description": "Pops lets people play, remix, and share AI games with friends.\r\n\r\nDiscover an infinite feed of games, challenges, quizzes, and other fun interactive experiences made by others. 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You don't need to code, just a fun idea.\n\n![uploaded image](/media/?type=post&id=101541&key=user_uploads/964621/2a9308df-5961-4bd1-9571-b1518bf8020d)\n\nAnd because Pops is meant to be social, every Pop you play instantly creates a video you can share. Usually the best part is not just the game itself, but the funny reaction video: you can brag about your score, send it back to the creator, or share it because it’s genuinely funny.\n\n![uploaded image](/media/?type=post&id=101541&key=user_uploads/964621/2fda7e52-ea0d-46a7-846b-dec64807ee4b)\n\n## **About me**\n\nI’ve spent the past six years building creative tools, most recently at Playground AI, where the products I worked on were used by millions of people. 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