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Life & fun · January 18, 2026

The Non-Consensual Cookie Bandit

Games that simulate cookie consent dark patterns

What it does

Every experience is intentionally minimal, free to play, and requires no account, no cookies, and no tracking. The site subtly changes based on your choices and how you progress, mirroring how real consent systems adapt to user behavior. Built as satire — but grounded in real consent mechanics used across the web.

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