BobaVim — I built a browser game to help you speedrun Vim motions (solo + 1v1 modes)

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Florent Tapponnier

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Aug 5, 2025, 1:19:03 PMAug 5

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Hey everyone,

I just launched BobaVim, a browser-based game designed to help you learn and master Vim motions through fast-paced challenges and races.

Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned Vimmer looking to sharpen your skills, you can play solo to train or jump into 1v1 duels to compete in real time. The game includes:

A built-in tutorial & manual
A leaderboard to track your progress
A set of handcrafted levels focused on real Vim usage

This is my small tribute to Bram Moolenaar and the amazing legacy he left through Vim. His work has had a huge impact on how I approach software and productivity.

I built BobaVim using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Go, and along the way I learned a ton about client prediction, real-time multiplayer, and concurrency. Happy to share more about the tech stack if anyone’s curious.

🔗 Try it out: https://www.bobavim.com/
🎥 Gameplay demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrwJ3-c9ptE

I’d love to hear what you think, and I’m always open to feedback or ideas for improvement!