Game room

Overview

Game rooms are virtual spaces where players can participate in games. They are managed through a series of atomic operations that ensure data consistency and reliable gameplay experiences. Don't forget that each operation request requires proper headers (see Headers for header requirements).

Available Operations

  • Create Game Room: Initialize a new game room with specific configurations

  • Join Game Room: Allow players to enter an existing game room

  • Pay Game Room: Process payments for game room participation

  • Earn Game Room: Distribute tokens to players from the game room

  • Leave Game Room: Players can exit the game room

  • End Game Room: Terminate the game room session

Operation Flow

1. Creating and Joining Game Rooms

You have two options:

  • Use /game/createJoinPay endpoint

  • Single API call that:

    • Creates the game room

    • Joins all players

    • Handles payments

  • Ensures data consistency through automatic rollback if any step fails

  • Reduces network overhead and complexity

b) Separate Operations

  1. Create game room

  2. Join players individually or in groups

  3. Process payments for each participant

2. Game Room Management

Once a game room is created:

  • Player Management

    • Players can join (if game room capacity allows)

    • Players can leave at any time

    • Track player status and participation

  • Token Management

    • Process initial payments (Pay operation)

    • Distribute rewards (Earn operation)

    • Support multiple tokens per transaction

3. Payment Integration

The system supports flexible payment handling:

  • Payment Timing

    • During game room creation (atomic operation)

    • After game room creation (separate operation)

    • Pre-game or post-game payments

  • Payment Features

    • Multiple token support

    • Variable amounts per player

  • Token Distribution

    • Distribute rewards to multiple players

    • Support for different token types

    • Batch distribution capabilities

    • Synchronous or asynchronous processing

Error Handling

All operations implement robust error handling:

  • Atomic Transactions

    • Data consistency guaranteed

    • No partial state changes

  • Error Responses

    • Detailed error messages

    • Error codes for programmatic handling

    • Actionable error resolution steps

Operation Types

Synchronous Operations

  • Immediate response

  • Best for quick operations

  • Real-time feedback

Asynchronous Operations

  • Returns task ID

  • Status polling available

  • Suitable for long-running operations

  • Prevents timeout issues

Best Practices

  1. Validation

    • Verify game room state before operations

    • Validate player eligibility

    • Check payment requirements

    • Ensure sufficient token balances

  2. Error Management

    • Implement proper error recovery

    • Handle edge cases

    • Log important events

  3. Operation Flow

    • Use atomic operations when possible

    • Monitor async task status

    • Implement proper retry logic

  4. Security

    • Always validate authentication

    • Check permissions

    • Protect sensitive data

    • Verify token distributions

  5. Performance

    • Monitor operation timing

    • Implement rate limiting

    • Cache when appropriate

    • Batch token operations

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