Observed arrival · 2026-09-10
1 Hour Startup: a startup simulator with a build spec
An iPhone startup simulation game turns one idea, a founder archetype, and 121 consequential questions into an investor verdict and product build specification.
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Players receive one of six founder archetypes, choose from 107 startup ideas, and work through eleven phases containing 121 questions and 551 answers. The page says a measured full run covers 62 screens and 121 taps, with duration derived at roughly 63 minutes rather than established through a user study. Its possible endings include acquisition, acqui-hire, pivot, sustainable independence, and deliberate wind-down, while the final output is a product specification aimed at AI build tools.
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