See it in action
A 90-second walkthrough of the full break-time flow.
Four tiny games. One better break.
Pick a game, recharge, and watch your streak grow — no pressure, all play.
Flash Tap
A lightning-fast reaction game — tap the instant the signal flashes and chase your best millisecond time.
Pair Up
A 12-card flip-and-match memory game. Clear the board in as few moves as possible and beat your record.
Mind Bites
Five quick trivia questions to wake up your brain. Snackable rounds that fit in any micro-break.
Breath Box
A guided 60-second box-breathing reset. Inhale, hold, exhale to a calm pulsing circle and reset your focus.
Breaks that learn what you need
Today Recess serves up a friendly fixed lineup. Tomorrow — breaks tuned to your energy, your mood, and your rhythm.
Adaptive Difficulty
Games quietly scale to your skill so every round stays in that just-right sweet spot — never too easy, never frustrating.
PlannedSmart Break Reminders
AI learns your work rhythm and nudges you to step away at the moments a break will actually help most.
PlannedMood Check-Ins
A quick tap on how you feel, and Recess suggests the breathing or game that fits your current headspace.
PlannedPersonalized Picks
Over time Recess surfaces the breaks that recharge you best and builds the perfect lineup just for you.
PlannedFollow the build
Recess is app #61 in the 100 Apps 100 Hours sprint. Watch every screen recorded and shipped — follow along on socials for daily drops, design breakdowns, and early looks.
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