STARE-DOWN is Trendoff's composure mode: a live staring contest against a real person, both cameras on, eye to eye. AI scores the menace you hold across the whole round — the harder you glare, the faster your score climbs, and a grin slows you down. When 15 seconds run out, the higher score wins. No judges. No votes.
Free in your browser. Needs a camera. No download. 18+.
How to play
Tap in. Pick a nickname and enter the arena — you're matched with a live opponent in seconds.
Lock eyes. Both cameras go live at once; you're staring at each other, not at a screen prompt.
Out-menace them. Hold the glare — AI scores your menace continuously, and cracking a smile costs you. Highest score at the buzzer takes the win.
It's the whole round that counts, not the last second: menace is accumulated the entire time, so one early laugh can lose you a match you dominated late. Both meters are on screen live, which makes holding a straight face that much harder.
Not your usual staring game
Most online staring contest games put you against a blink detector or a pre-recorded video. Trendoff's stare-down is 1v1 against a live human — a stranger from the queue or a friend you challenge — with an AI reading composure and menace rather than just counting blinks. It's the playground staring contest, with an actual scoreboard.
FAQ
Is the staring contest free?
Yes. Playing is free — you get 30 gems a day to enter matches. Purchases are cosmetics only and never affect a match outcome.
Is it just about not blinking?
No — the AI scores menace held over the whole round. Glaring harder climbs faster; grinning or looking away slows you down.
Am I staring at a real person?
Yes. Both players are live on camera at the same time and see each other for the full round.
What do I need to play?
A modern browser and a camera. It runs on desktop and phone — no app install needed.