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Aviator game: My First Attempt at a Real-Time 'Multiplier' Mechanic – Looking for a UX Roast!

DEV Community·komp kompyan·6 months ago
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Hi dev.to! I’ve been teaching myself full-stack development for about 8 months now. To challenge myself beyond basic CRUD apps, I decided to try building a real-time social game mechanic inspired by "crash" games like Aviator. It’s been a massive learning curve, especially regarding WebSocket synchronization and mobile responsiveness .

The core idea is a social multiplayer interface where a multiplier curve rises in real-time, and users have to interact before the "event" ends.

Tech Stack: React, Tailwind CSS, and WebSockets for the live data stream.

The Logic: I’m using a Provably Fair algorithm (SHA-256 hashing) to ensure the backend results are transparent and verifiable by the client .

My Current Build:

You can see the live version here Aviator :

Where I need your help (The Roast):

I’m still seeing some "jank" in the animations, and I’m worried about the mobile experience.…

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