DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) vs Aurora Alpha
Compare DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) by DeepSeek against Aurora Alpha by OpenRouter, context windows of 128K vs 128K, tested across 31 shared challenges. Updated February 2026.
Compare DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) by DeepSeek against Aurora Alpha by OpenRouter, context windows of 128K vs 128K, tested across 31 shared challenges. Updated February 2026.
26 challenges
Tests an AI's ability to understand game rules and strategy
Tests an AI's randomness and creativity
Here are five jokes for you:
Why did the scarecrow win an award?
Because he was outstanding in his field!
What do you call fake spaghetti?
An impasta.
Why don’t scientists trust atoms?
Because they make up everything.
How does a penguin build its house?
Igloos it together.
What’s orange and sounds like a parrot?
A carrot.
How many are unique?
All five jokes are distinct, so there are 5 unique jokes.
Tests an AI's ability to generate vector graphics
Tests an AI's ability to create detailed SVG illustrations of gaming hardware
Tests an AI's humor and creative writing ability
[Opening – 0:00‑0:30]
Hey, everyone! Great to see you all here tonight. I just got back from a week of “working from home,” which is a fancy way of saying my cat now thinks I’m a permanent fixture on the couch. She’s started charging me rent—she’s got a little bowl of kibble on the coffee table and a sign that says “No humans beyond this point.” I’m not sure if she’s being demanding or just trying to get me to finally stop pretending I’m a professional chef.
[The “Fitness” Saga – 0:30‑1:15]
Speaking of professional chef, I tried a new fitness app that promises “personalized workouts.” The first day it asked me, “What’s your goal?” I said, “I want to be able to lift the grocery bag without groaning.” The app replied, “Great! Let’s start with a 5‑minute warm‑up.” Five minutes later I was on the floor, questioning every life choice that led me to this point. The app then suggested a “quick stretch.” I stretched my patience, my budget, and my belief that I could ever be a “runner.” The only thing I ran was out of time for a proper nap.
[Zoom Meetings – 1:15‑2:00]
Zoom has become the new office. The best part? You can wear a suit on the top and pajamas on the bottom, and no one will ever know. The worst part? The “mute” button. I’ve been muted so many times I’m convinced my boss thinks I’m a mime. One day I tried to speak up about a project, and the whole team heard the sound of my cat knocking over a plant. I think the plant was more articulate than I am. And there’s always that one person who forgets to turn off their background. I’ve seen a beach, a spaceship, and a very convincing replica of a 1970s kitchen—all while they’re discussing quarterly earnings. I’m waiting for the day someone shows up with a live marching band in the background. That would be the ultimate “I’m not paying attention” signal.
[Grocery Store Adventures – 2:00‑2:45]
I went to the grocery store the other day and realized it’s basically a social experiment. The “express lane” is a myth. I stood there for ten minutes while someone in front of me tried to decide if a single avocado was “ripe enough.” Meanwhile, the person behind me was silently judging my choice of cereal—because apparently, buying “Chocolate Cheerios” is a statement about my life choices. And then there’s the “self‑checkout.” I’m convinced the machine is secretly judging me. Every time I scan an item, it beeps like it’s saying, “Really? Another bag of chips? You’ve got a whole pantry, buddy.” I tried to scan a banana, and it refused, insisting I needed a “fruit‑to‑human interaction” license.
[Closing – 2:45‑3:00]
So, here’s the takeaway: life is a series of tiny, absurd moments that we all pretend to have under control. Whether it’s a cat demanding rent, a fitness app that thinks I’m a superhero, or a Zoom call that could double as a theater production, the best we can do is laugh at the chaos. Thanks for letting me share my stories—now go out there and make sure your cat doesn’t start charging you rent. Good night!
Tests an AI's ability to simulate personalities and predict future trends
Tests an AI's ability to generate a complete, working landing page
Recreate an interactive, classic Mario level in a single HTML file.
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This model didn't return a displayable web page for this challenge.
# Super Mario Bros. Interactive Level
Here's a self-contained HTML page with an interactive Mario-style level. It includes platforming elements, enemies, coins, and a flagpole goal - all in the spirit of classic Nintendo games.
```html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Interactive Mario Level</title>
<style>
body {
margin: 0;
overflow: hidden;
background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #1E90FF, #87CEEB);
font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif;
}
#game {
position: relative;
width: 800px;
height: 400px;
margin: 20px auto;
background-color: #7EC0EE;
overflow: hidden;
border: 4px solid #333;
border-radius: 8px;
}
#ground {
position: absolute;
bottom: 0;
width: 1600px;
height: 32px;
background-color: #5C9403;
}
.platform {
position: absolute;
background-color: #C14F4F;
border: 2px solid #8C3A3A;
border-radius: 4px;
}
.brick {
position: absolute;
width: 32px;
height: 32px;
background-color: #E08030;
border: 2px solid #B05820;
border-radius: 2px;
}
.question-block {
position: absolute;
width: 32px;
height: 32px;
background-color: #F8D030;
border: 2px solid #C0A020;
border-radius: 2px;
animation: bounce 0.5s infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes bounce {
from { transform: translateY(0); }
to { transform: translateY(-2px); }
}
.coin {
position: absolute;
width: 16px;
height: 16px;
background-color: #F8D030;
border-radius: 50%;
border: 2px solid #E0B020;
animation: spin 0.5s infinite linear;
}
@keyframes spin {
from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
#mario {
position: absolute;
width: 32px;
height: 48px;
background-color: #E04018;
border-radius: 8px;
left: 100px;
bottom: 32px;
z-index: 10;
transition: transform 0.1s;
}
#mario::before {
content: '';
position: absolute;
top: -10px;
left: 2px;
width: 28px;
height: 20px;
background-color: #E04018;
border-radius: 50% 50% 0 0;
}
#mario::after {
content: 'M';
position: absolute;
top: -5px;
left: 12px;
color: white;
font-weight: bold;
}
.goomba {
position: absolute;
width: 32px;
height: 32px;
background-color: #B06820;
border-radius: 50% 50% 0 0;
bottom: 32px;
}
.goomba::before {
content: '';
position: absolute;
width: 20px;
height: 8px;
background-color: #804010;
top: -4px;
left: 6px;
border-radius: 50%;
}
.goomba::after {
content: '';
position: absolute;
width: 6px;
height: 6px;
background-color: #000;
top: 8px;
left: 8px;
border-radius: 50%;
}
.pipe {
position: absolute;
width: 64px;
background-color: #20A020;
border: 2px solid #108010;
border-top: none;
}
.pipe-top {
width: 64px;
height: 16px;
background-color: #30B030;
border: 2px solid #108010;
border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
}
.flagpole {
position: absolute;
width: 4px;
height: 200px;
background-color: #808080;
z-index: 5;
}
.flag {
position: absolute;
width: 30px;
height: 20px;
background-color: #E04018;
clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 50%, 0 100%);
z-index: 5;
}
#score {
position: absolute;
top: 10px;
left: 10px;
color: white;
font-size: 16px;
text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #000;
}
#lives {
position: absolute;
top: 30px;
left: 10px;
color: white;
font-size: 16px;
text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #000;
}
#end-screen {
position: absolute;
top: 0;
left: 0;
width: 100%;
height: 100%;
background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
justify-content: center;
align-items: center;
color: white;
font-size: 24px;
text-align: center;
z-index: 100;
display: none;
}
#restart-btn {
margin-top: 20px;
padding: 10px 20px;
background-color: #E04018;
border: none;
border-radius: 4px;
color: white;
font-size: 18px;
cursor: pointer;
}
#restart-btn:hover {
background-color: #F05020;
}
#instructions {
position: absolute;
bottom: 10px;
left: 50%;
transform: translateX(-50%);
color: white;
text-align: center;
font-size: 14px;
text-shadow: 1px 1px 0 #000;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div id="game">
<div id="ground"></div>
<div id="mario"></div>
<div id="score">Score: 0</div>
<div id="lives">Lives: 3</div>
<div id="end-screen">
<h2>Level Complete!</h2>
<p id="final-score">Your Score: 0</p>
<button id="restart-btn">Play Again</button>
</div>
<div id="instructions">
Arrow keys to move | Space to jump
</div>
</div>
<script>
document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {
const game = document.getElementById('game');
const mario = document.getElementById('mario');
const scoreDisplay = document.getElementById('score');
const livesDisplay = document.getElementById('lives');
const endScreen = document.getElementById('end-screen');
const finalScore = document.getElementById('final-score');
const restartBtn = document.getElementById('restart-btn');
let score = 0;
let lives = 3;
let marioX = 100;
let marioY = 400 - 32 - 48; // Bottom - ground - mario height
let velocityY = 0;
let isJumping = false;
let gameWidth = 800;
let gameHeight = 400;
let groundHeight = 32;
let cameraX = 0;
let gameRunning = true;
// Game elements
const platforms = [];
const bricks = [];
const questionBlocks = [];
const coins = [];
const goombas = [];
const pipes = [];
// Create level elements
function createLevel() {
// Platforms
createPlatform(300, 300, 100, 16);
createPlatform(500, 250, 100, 16);
createPlatform(700, 200, 100, 16);
createPlatform(900, 150, 100, 16);
createPlatform(1100, 200, 100, 16);
createPlatform(1300, 250, 100, 16);
// Bricks
createBrick(350, 268);
createBrick(550, 218);
createBrick(750, 168);
createBrick(950, 118);
createBrick(1150, 168);
createBrick(1350, 218);
// Question blocks
createQuestionBlock(400, 268);
createQuestionBlock(600, 218);
createQuestionBlock(800, 168);
createQuestionBlock(1000, 118);
createQuestionBlock(1200, 168);
// Coins
createCoin(200, 300);
createCoin(220, 300);
createCoin(240, 300);
createCoin(450, 200);
createCoin(850, 150);
createCoin(1250, 200);
// Goombas
createGoomba(400);
createGoomba(800);
createGoomba(1200);
// Pipes
createPipe(600, 400 - groundHeight, 64, 80);
createPipe(1000, 400 - groundHeight, 64, 60);
// Flagpole at the end
createFlagpole(1500, 100);
}
function createPlatform(x, y, width, height) {
const platform = document.createElement('div');
platform.className = 'platform';
platform.style.left = x + 'px';
platform.style.top = y + 'px';
platform.style.width = width + 'px';
platform.style.height = height + 'px';
game.appendChild(platform);
platforms.push({x, y, width, height, element: platform});
}
function createBrick(x, y) {
const brick = document.createElement('div');
brick.className = 'brick';
brick.style.left = x + 'px';
brick.style.top = y + 'px';
game.appendChild(brick);
bricks.push({x, y, element: brick});
}
function createQuestionBlock(x, y) {
const block = document.createElement('div');
block.className = 'question-block';
block.style.left = x + 'px';
block.style.top = y + 'px';
game.appendChild(block);
questionBlocks.push({x, y, element: block, hit: false});
}
function createCoin(x, y) {
const coin = document.createElement('div');
coin.className = 'coin';
coin.style.left = x + 'px';
coin.style.top = y + 'px';
game.appendChild(coin);
coins.push({x, y, element: coin, collected: false});
}
function createGoomba(x) {
const goomba = document.createElement('div');
goomba.className = 'goomba';
goomba.style.left = x + 'px';
game.appendChild(goomba);
goombas.push({x, y: 400 - groundHeight - 32, element: goomba, direction: 1, speed: 1});
}
function createPipe(x, y, width, height) {
const pipeTop = document.createElement('div');
pipeTop.className = 'pipe-top';
pipeTop.style.left = x + 'px';
pipeTop.style.top = y + 'px';
game.appendChild(pipeTop);
const pipe = document.createElement('div');
pipe.className = 'pipe';
pipe.style.left = x + 'px';
pipe.style.top = y + 16 + 'px';
pipe.style.height = height - 16 + 'px';
game.appendChild(pipe);
pipes.push({x, y, width, height, element: pipe, top: pipeTop});
}
function createFlagpole(x, height) {
const flagpole = document.createElement('div');
flagpole.className = 'flagpole';
flagpole.style.left = x + 'px';
flagpole.style.top = (400 - height) + 'px';
flagpole.style.height = height + 'px';
game.appendChild(flagpole);
const flag = document.createElement('div');
flag.className = 'flag';
flag.style.left = (x + 4) + 'px';
flag.style.top = (400 - height + 20) + 'px';
game.appendChild(flag);
}
// Game controls
const keys = {
left: false,
right: false,
up: false
};
document.addEventListener('keydown', function(e) {
if (!gameRunning) return;
switch(e.key) {
case 'ArrowLeft':
keys.left = true;
break;
case 'ArrowRight':
keys.right = true;
break;
case 'ArrowUp':
case ' ':
keys.up = true;
if (!isJumping) {
velocityY = -12;
isJumping = true;
}
break;
}
});
document.addEventListener('keyup', function(e) {
switch(e.key) {
case 'ArrowLeft':
keys.left = false;
break;
case 'ArrowRight':
keys.right = false;
break;
case 'ArrowUp':
case ' ':
keys.up = false;
break;
}
});
restartBtn.addEventListener('click', function() {
resetGame();
endScreen.style.display = 'none';
gameRunning = true;
});
function resetGame() {
score = 0;
lives = 3;
marioX = 100;
marioY = 400 - groundHeight - 48;
velocityY = 0;
isJumping = false;
cameraX = 0;
scoreDisplay.textContent = 'Score: 0';
livesDisplay.textContent = 'Lives: 3';
// Clear all elements
platforms.forEach(p => p.element.remove());
bricks.forEach(b => b.element.remove());
questionBlocks.forEach(q => {
q.hit = false;
q.element.style.display = 'block';
});
coins.forEach(c => {
c.collected = false;
c.element.style.display = 'block';
});
goombas.forEach(g => g.element.remove());
pipes.forEach(p => {
p.element.remove();
p.top.remove();
});
// Clear arrays
platforms.length = 0;
bricks.length = 0;
questionBlocks.length = 0;
coins.length = 0;
goombas.length = 0;
pipes.length = 0;
// Recreate level
createLevel();
}
// Collision detection
function checkCollision(obj1, obj2) {
return obj1.x < obj2.x + obj2.width &&
obj1.x + 32 > obj2.x &&
obj1.y < obj2.y + obj2.height &&
obj1.y + 48 > obj2.y;
}
function checkPlatformCollision() {
for (const platform of platforms) {
if (marioX + 32 > platform.x &&
marioX < platform.x + platform.width &&
marioY + 48 >= platform.y &&
marioY + 48 <= platform.y + 10) {
marioY = platform.y - 48;
velocityY = 0;
isJumping = false;
return true;
}
}
return false;
}
function checkBrickCollision() {
for (const brick of bricks) {
if (checkCollision({x: marioX, y: marioY, width: 32, height: 48},
{x: brick.x, y: brick.y, width: 32, height: 32})) {
if (marioY + 48 <= brick.y + 10 && velocityY > 0) {
// Hit from below
marioY = brick.y - 48;
velocityY = 0;
isJumping = false;
addScore(50);
return true;
}
}
}
return false;
}
function checkQuestionBlockCollision() {
for (const block of questionBlocks) {
if (!block.hit && checkCollision({x: marioX, y: marioY, width: 32, height: 48},
{x: block.x, y: block.y, width: 32, height: 32})) {
if (marioY + 48 <= block.y + 10 && velocityY > 0) {
// Hit from below
block.hit = true;
block.element.style.animation = 'none';
block.element.style.backgroundColor = '#E08030';
velocityY = -5; // Small bounce
addScore(100);
// Spawn a coin above the block
createCoin(block.x, block.y - 32);
return true;
}
}
}
return false;
}
function checkCoinCollision() {
for (const coin of coins) {
if (!coin.collected &&
marioX + 32 > coin.x &&
marioX < coin.x + 16 &&
marioY + 48 > coin.y &&
marioY < coin.y + 16) {
coin.collected = true;
coin.element.style.display = 'none';
addScore(200);
return true;
}
}
return false;
}
function checkGoombaCollision() {
for (let i = 0; i < goombas.length; i++) {
const goomba = goombas[i];
if (checkCollision({x: marioX, y: marioY, width: 32, height: 48},Tests an AI's ability to replicate an existing UI with Tailwind CSS
Tests an AI's ability to create smooth web animations
Tests an AI's UI design skills with theming support
Tests an AI's ability to create interactive web elements