Browlette | Devpost

Inspiration

We wanted to make a game inspired by Russian Roulette, but with a digital twist that reflects the risks of online privacy. At the same time, we aimed to design something that encourages interhuman interactions and sparks conversations, ultimately strengthening relationships through humor, vulnerability, and shared experiences.

What it does

Browlette randomly pulls entries from a player’s browser search history and reveals them on screen. There are no filters or risk settings — the suspense comes from not knowing whether the next spin will land on something harmless, hilarious, or deeply personal. This unpredictability creates tension, laughter, and bonding moments in a group setting.

How we built it

We built a Chrome extension that, with user consent, accesses a player’s search history. The data is encrypted and processed locally to ensure nothing leaves the device. The front end, built in React, displays one random history entry at a time with simple, bold animations and a clean design.

Challenges we ran into

Getting the front end and back end to communicate properly Designing the reveal mechanic so it feels tense and engaging without gimmicks. Balancing simplicity with enough flair to feel like a game.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Building a functional Chrome extension that integrates directly with search history. Creating a game experience that genuinely sparks laughter, gasps, and bonding moments. Turning a serious issue like online privacy into a playful, memorable interaction.

What we learned

Don't drink 3 Celsius' one after the other! How to work with Chrome’s history APIs and pass data cleanly to a front end. Designing a front-end with Figma.