UniqueWin is an innovative online skill-based gambling platform that challenges players to provide unique answers to simple questions. The game combines elements of trivia, strategy, and chance, creating an engaging and potentially rewarding experience for users.
Details
Key Features:
Unique Answer Gameplay:
Players submit answers to daily questions, aiming to provide responses that no other player has given.
The game runs on a 24-hour cycle, from 8 PM to 8 PM the next day.
Answers are categorized as Unique, Not Unique, or Pending based on their uniqueness and validation status.
The prize pool is split among players with unique answers at the end of each game.
Multiple Ways to Win:
Unique Answer: The primary way to win by submitting an answer no one else has given.
Instant Win: Certain pre-determined answers trigger immediate prizes.
Lucky Dip: Players can opt for a guaranteed valid answer at a higher cost.
Dynamic User Interface:
Real-time updates of answer statuses without page refreshes.
Interactive elements like scratch cards for revealing instant win prizes.
Countdown timer for game end and start of new games.
User Account Management:
Secure registration and login system.
Credit balance system for game entries and winnings.
Detailed game history and performance tracking.
Admin Control Panel:
Comprehensive game management (create, edit, delete games).
User management capabilities.
Real-time game statistics and monitoring.
Manual validation of non-prepopulated answers.
Reward System:
Various prize types including cash, credits, and special game opportunities (e.g., Hangman game).
Instant win prize management with customizable probabilities and quantities.
Mobile-First Design:
Responsive layout optimized for mobile devices.
Seamless experience across desktop and mobile platforms.
Live Results Show:
Integration with Facebook for daily live result announcements.
Builds community engagement and trust through visible prize distributions.
Technical Stack:
Frontend: Next.js 14 with App Router, React, TypeScript
Backend: Supabase (PostgreSQL database, authentication, real-time subscriptions)
Styling: Tailwind CSS for responsive design
State Management: React hooks and context
Animations: Framer Motion for smooth UI transitions
Deployment: Vercel for seamless integration with Next.js
Key Challenges and Solutions:
Real-time Updates: Implemented Supabase real-time subscriptions to provide instant feedback on answer statuses and game progress.
Scalability: Designed the database schema and API endpoints to handle potentially high volumes of concurrent users and game entries.
Fair Play: Developed algorithms to ensure equitable prize distribution and prevent cheating or exploitation of the system.
User Engagement: Created multiple game mechanics (instant wins, lucky dips) to maintain user interest and encourage repeated play.
Admin Efficiency: Built a comprehensive admin panel to streamline game management and user oversight processes.
