This repo contains the source code for Bread Winner, an idle clicker game where everything you do is productive.
Tracking my activity across the entire browser is a little scary. How safe is the companion extension?
Bread Winner only counts the number of clicks and keystrokes you make in the browser, never what you actually do. Data is stored locally and does not leave your browser.
If you're still concerned, please feel free to check out the source code! It's publicly available here and here.
Totally understandable! Yes, the game is completely beatable via Trial Mode.
At the moment, yes. If you have a burning desire for a different browser, make it known.
If you had a page open before installing, you'll need to refresh it to pick up any future clicks. Firefox users also need to open the extension to explictly allow permissions.
Find a website that's consistently not picking up activity? Please report it.
I mean, if you've dug this far, you've been doing your research. So here's the story:
Bread Winner was my thesis project at NYU ITP, under adviser Kari Love. I presented it during ITP Thesis Week in the Spring of 2024.
The game has evolved a lot since that point, but if you're curious, here's the final presentation video:
More of my work can be found at my personal website, isabellee.me.