{
  "id": 16898,
  "title": "I tried this vibecoded firewood splitting simulator, and I can’t stop playing it",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/01/i-tried-this-vibecoded-firewood-splitting-simulator-and-i-cant-stop",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-01T14:15:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/vibecoded-ai-apps-ai-tool-roundup-3692798/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "I recently tried the Vibecoded Firewood Splitting Simulator, and I'm finding it difficult to put down. Created by New York City-based digital artist Gavin Shapiro, this game allows the user to split logs into various patterns and shapes using their mouse. By left-clicking, the axe lowers while the mouse controls the camera angle and attack angle. The game's charm lies in its simplicity, with the more you split, the larger your wood pile grows. Despite being a Flash-like game, it's anything but simple. Shapiro's project involved significant human effort, including 3D scanning and recording of real-world objects combined with sophisticated coding. The simulator is free to use, but its addictive nature may lead to overuse.",
  "summary": "Also enjoy a cake-baking experience, a fonts browser, and an F1 prediction tool in this edition!",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}