# Alongside

> Alongside is a free, realtime virtual date platform for long-distance couples, partners, and close friends to play
> cozy browser-based games together and spark meaningful conversations. No download, no account, and no login required.

Alongside is built on an "activity-first" philosophy: engaging in a shared, playful activity naturally breaks the
awkwardness of video calls, sparks organic conversations, and creates lasting memories. It runs instantly in any modern
web browser on mobile and desktop devices.

## Core Features

- **Zero-Friction Access**: No sign-up, no passwords, no email registration, and no app store download required.
- **One-Link Joining**: Host creates a room with one tap and shares a 6-character room code or direct invite link.
- **Realtime Synchronization**: Low-latency multiplayer powered by Supabase Realtime with automatic session recovery.
- **Curated Conversation Prompts**: Landing on designated board tiles triggers intimate, funny, or deep discussion cards.
- **Four Mood Settings**:
  - Romantic: Gentle, sweet, relationship-deepening questions.
  - Funny: Lighthearted, quirky, and hilarious questions.
  - Deep: Thought-provoking queries about dreams, values, and memories.
  - Random: A playful mix across all categories.
- **PWA & Mobile-First**: Optimized for one-handed phone play alongside WhatsApp, FaceTime, or Discord calls.

## Available Games

- [Snake & Ladder](https://santoso.fun/snake-ladder): The premier virtual date experience. A cozy 10x10 board game for
  two featuring custom ladders, playful snakes, and conversation tiles (also known as Ular Tangga).
- More Games: Upcoming cozy activities including Drawing, Story Builder, and Quizzes.

## Target Audience & Keywords

- Long-Distance Relationships (LDR couples), dating couples, and close friends seeking relaxed online activities.
- English Search Terms: snake and ladder, snake and ladder for couple, couple game, couple game online, online game, casual game, cozy game.
- Indonesian Search Terms: ular tangga, permainan pasangan, permainan, game santai, ular tangga online.

## Technology Stack

- React 19, TypeScript, TanStack Router, TanStack Query, Tailwind CSS.
- Supabase (PostgreSQL, Supabase Realtime, Supabase Edge Functions).
- Client-side Progressive Web App (PWA) with offline shell caching.

## Optional

- [Full LLM Documentation](https://santoso.fun/llms-full.txt): Complete mechanics, room lifecycle, and FAQs for AI
  agents and search scrapers.