There is a small way to explore RIIZE’s Insomnia: count sheep. Launched on October 21, the official INSOMNIA SHEEP GAME asks players to help the sleepless members drift off. The digital single ‘Insomnia’ was released at midnight KST on October 26.

Official Insomnia Sheep Game image with sheep and member charactersSM Entertainment / RIIZE

Tap to jump, dodge obstacles and keep counting. Coffee and alarms turn familiar interruptions to sleep into things to avoid. Choosing one of six member characters brings the comeback’s sleepless-night theme into a simple game.

SHOTARO wearing earphones in bedSM Entertainment / RIIZE

Fill the Sleep Gauge to enter Fever Time. A change of pace and hidden messages for individual members give you a reason to try another character once you know the rules. Results and rankings can be shared, though learning the jump timing is a useful first-round goal.

SUNGCHAN lying in bed with earphonesSM Entertainment / RIIZE

After the game, open the members’ late-night playlists. SHOTARO’s ‘Midnight Groove with SHOTARO’ and SUNGCHAN’s ‘SUNGCHAN’s Sleepytime Playlist’ each put a name to that listening hour. Pick one unfamiliar artist and let a late-night listening session lead somewhere unexpected.

WONBIN resting against a pillow with earphonesSM Entertainment / RIIZE

WONBIN’s Midnight Mood continues the nighttime thread. Its photograph of a bed and earphones suggests an easy setting for listening. You could choose one favourite track from each member’s list and assemble a late-night sequence of your own.

SOHEE lying in bed on his playlist coverSM Entertainment / RIIZE

With Counting Sheep with SOHEE, the game’s sheep cross over into music. The game and playlists become different entrances to the same comeback. Listen to Insomnia alongside the members’ selections to put together a night of your own.

A personal best and one newly discovered song make a satisfying little goal. While RIIZE’s characters drift off, your playlist might wake up to another favourite.