Keep them coding. Try not to ship bugs.
Whack-a-Reset is a free browser arcade game for people who have asked Codex for “one tiny change” and watched the rest of the day disappear.
Hit reset buttons as they pop out of the desk. Avoid the bugs. Keep the usage bar under control for a full 24-wave shift.
How to play
- Click or tap a target to swing the mallet.
- Red resets lower usage. Golden resets are stored as a power-up that clears the usage bar.
- Choose a stocked power-up with the arrow keys or WASD, then press Space to use it. You can also click or tap its slot.
- Bugs cost points and can poison, freeze, speed up or slime your shift. Bombs cost a life.
- Empty swings cost no points. Letting a red reset disappear costs 25 points; a missed golden reset costs 50.
A whole day at the desk
Each wave lasts one minute. A complete shift takes 24 minutes, with the office lighting changing through the day and night. You can pause when real life needs a reset.
Play on your phone, tablet or desktop
Use a mouse or touch controls. Browse the menu in portrait; turn your phone sideways for the game. JavaScript is required to play. There is nothing to install.
Does this reset my Codex usage?
Only in your dreams. The game does not change real OpenAI or Codex usage limits. Whack-a-Reset is made by Nemo App Ltd and is not an official OpenAI product.