Multiplayer mobile game

Ludo Dynasty

Two classic board games in one mobile app — play online against real people, pass the phone around, or take on adjustable bots. Progress runs on a virtual coin economy that can be bought but never cashed out.

React Native
Expo
TypeScript
Node.js
Socket.IO
PostgreSQL
Prisma

Year: 2026
Role: Mobile app development
Team: Solo product

(01)The challenge

Real multiplayer means the server must own game state, turn order and wallet balances, while still feeling instant on patchy mobile networks.

(02)The solution

A server-authoritative Socket.IO game engine with a row-locked wallet, plus a same-day fix for an account-takeover bug found during a self-audit.

(03)Features

What it does.

Online multiplayer

2, 3 or 4-player rooms in real time.

Pass & play

The board rotates to face whoever's turn it is.

Two full games

Ludo and Snakes & Ladders, online or local.

Progression

Streaks, leaderboards, friends, VIP and cosmetic skins.

(04)Screens

A closer look.

Ludo Dynasty — Match arena — Match arena

Ludo Dynasty — Ludo pass & play — Ludo pass & play

Ludo Dynasty — Snakes & Ladders — Snakes & Ladders

Ludo Dynasty — Global rankings — Global rankings

(05)Process

How it came together.

Discover

Understanding the goal: real multiplayer means the server must own game state, turn order and wallet balances, while still feeling instant on patchy mobile networks.

Design

Structure, key screens and the look agreed before any code was written.

Build

Developed with React Native, Expo, TypeScript — fast, responsive and maintainable.

Launch

Tested on real phones and desktops, then deployed to production.

Improve

Fixes, refinements and new features based on how people actually use it.

(06)Under the hood

Highlights