Inspiration
We wanted a fun way for friends and couples to connect from afar with a spooky twist.
What it does
Send haunts, chat messages, and personalized gifts. Customize ghosts, play paired games, and see animated reactions.
How we built it
HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for the frontend. Chrome extension APIs for storage and messaging. Gemini API for gift generation.
Challenges we ran into
Handling paired interactions, and managing multiple modals and animations.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
Interactive ghost experience with chat, gifting, and paired gameplay. Smooth animations and seasonal themes.
What we learned
Chrome extension APIs, WebSockets, background scripts, and building a dynamic UI with multiple interactive components.
What's next for justABooAway
Ghost customizations
Voice messages
Seasonal themes
Shareable personalized gifts
Multiplayer games for paired users
Animated gestures for wins and losses
Leaderboards for games
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