Unless you’re plagued with serious night terrors, waking up is one of the hardest parts of the day. But what if your rise and shine moment was turned into a game that let you compete against your friends? Let me tell you, it wouldn’t fix the problem entirely, but it would make the process a little less painless. That’s what Wake N Shake aims to do.

The app originally launched as the “merciless” alarm clock, with no snooze button and no relief until you shake the crap out of your iPhone. But a recent update has added the ability to make waking up social, and gamified even.