getbored.

I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback! Feel free to suggest your own city or favorite hidden gems to help the magic grow. If you're a local business owner and have a unique experience to share, you can also list your spot through the suggestion form.

Hey Indie Hackers! 👋

I’m a multi-disciplinary engineer and who got tired of the "where should we go?" loop. We spend more time scrolling through 4.8-star reviews on Google Maps than actually enjoying the city.

To solve this, I built GetBored. — a minimalist discovery engine.

The concept is simple:

1. Select your city (Istanbul, NYC, Bangkok, etc.).

2. Pick a vibe.

3. Hit the Magic Button.

It gives you one hand-picked recommendation at a time. No ads, no algorithmic bias, just pure serendipity.

The Tech Stack: I’m following the "1-Month Rule" and keeping it aggressively minimalist.

The Experiment: I’m currently testing a "Fake Door" premium model ($12/yr) to see if users value curated simplicity enough to pay for tracking and offline features.

I’d love to get your feedback on the UI and the "random suggestion" approach. Does it actually solve your choice paralysis, or do you prefer the endless lists?