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Research

How you play matters.

A final score does not tell the whole story. We look at your move sequence, timing, corrections, and the choices you made before committing.

Behavior → summary

What each game tracks.

Every game tracks a small set of actions. Those actions shape the recap shown on your Thoughtprint.

Pathbreaker

Logic, efficiency, and adapting to clues.

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BehaviorSummary
Systematic guessesNarrowed the answer carefully
Trying broad optionsExplored before committing
Repeating similar guessesMissed a useful clue
Fast correction after clueAdjusted quickly
Complex guessesTried too much at once
Bold final guessCommitted at the right moment

Oracle Door

Risk, skepticism, and following the crowd.

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BehaviorSummary
Asks for safetyProtected against a bad outcome
Asks for rewardLooked for the bigger payoff
Asks what others choseChecked the crowd first
Asks which clue liesQuestioned the evidence
Asks for probabilityWanted clearer odds
Chooses without askingWent with a quick read

Garden of Rules

Experimenting and spotting cause and effect.

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BehaviorSummary
Tests one variable at a timeTested a clear idea
Changes many things at onceMade the cause harder to spot
Repeats known failureReturned to a dead end
Predicts before actingPlanned a test first
Adapts after rule shiftNoticed the change
Fast-clicks when frustratedRushed after a setback

Negotiator

Trust, bluffing, and reading an opponent.

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BehaviorSummary
Generous first offerStarted by building trust
Aggressive openingPushed for an early edge
Reads concessions accuratelyRead the trade well
Bluffs and renegesTook a risky line
Builds long-term reputationPlayed for later rounds
Reciprocates fairnessRewarded a fair deal

Pressure Lab

How your choices change under pressure.

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BehaviorSummary
Stable performance across roundsStayed steady
Sharp drop under timerStruggled against the clock
Improves when watchedFocused better when watched
Gets reckless when behindTook bigger risks from behind
Conservative when aheadPlayed safer while ahead
Better under risk doublingImproved when more was at stake

Mirror Mode

Changing plans once your habits are exposed.

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BehaviorSummary
Patterns repeat across roundsSettled into a pattern
Mixes plans after being readChanged course once noticed
Doubles down when modeledTrusted the original plan
Recognizes the model's biasSpotted what the opponent expected
Abandons plans after one threatDropped a plan too early
Counters the mirror with bluffsUsed the opponent's read against it

Ethics

Your play data should never surprise you.

Play data can be personal. We keep consent and deletion simple from the start.

  • Opt-in only

    Gameplay summaries are stored only for accounts that opt in. No silent tracking and no hidden profiles.

  • Yours to delete

    You can export or remove your private Thoughtprint history at any time. Shared duel records and the display name your opponent saw remain with that match.

  • Aggregates only

    Anything we publish externally is aggregate. Individual play sessions are not shared with employers, recruiters, or researchers without explicit consent.