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Show HN: A postcard that becomes a game built from your photo

https://ohlookitsme.com/
1•absurdwebsite•7mo ago
Hi HN,

I built a small product where you can send someone a real postcard, and when they scan the QR code, it opens a browser-based game created from their photo.

There are a few game styles:

- A tile puzzle

- A retro 8-bit arcade game (with the person as the pixel character)

- A spot-the-difference game with subtle image edits

The games are handcrafted for each order and optimized for mobile. This was a fun side project combining some lightweight game design with personalized gift-giving.

You can see it here: https://ohlookitsme.com

Happy to answer questions or hear your thoughts!

Comments

absurdwebsite•7mo ago
The 8-bit arcade version is probably my favorite — seeing people realize they’re the pixel hero is always fun. I tested it on friends first, and their reactions were way better than expected.