Functional Update

Added

• Added a button in the player points menu to instantly add or subtract a custom number of points.
• The player who buzzes now blinks green on the leaderboard until the game master locks or unlocks the buzzer.
• The game master can now clear all player text fields.
• Players can now clear their own text field.

Improvements

• A room now remains open for 5 minutes after the game master leaves, and the deletion countdown is canceled if they rejoin.
• Players are now notified when the game master leaves the room.
• If the game master has an active room, a “Rejoin last” button now appears on the start page.
• The game master section is now divided into two smaller sections: Game Master Tools and Player Tools.
• The player section is now divided into two smaller sections: Player Tools and Game Master Tools.
• The random roll number is now displayed in pink.

v1.1

Added:

• Hidden room code
• player points menu

Improvements:

• UI

v1.0.1

Bug fixes

Fixed a bug where line breaks from gamemaster messages wouldn't be formatted for players fields.

Security fixes

Added rate limiter for event-handlers. Now, every event-handler can be used 30 times max per 10 seconds.
Added server side validation for role specific event-handlers.

More

Added privacy policy

v1.0.0 Public Release

Game Night v1.0.0 🎮

Game Night is a real-time web application designed for quiz masters and game show hosts to create interactive experiences. Perfect for online quiz nights, classroom games, or team building events.

Key Features

Host Controls 🎯

• Room Management: Create private game rooms with unique codes
• Player Overview: Real-time leaderboard with detailed player tracking
• Point System: Flexible point distribution (±1, ±10, ±50, ±100)
• Notes System: View and manage player answers in real-time

Game Elements 🎲

• Buzzer System:
  • First-to-buzz competition mode
  • Lock/unlock controls for the host
  • Space bar support for quick buzzing
  • Visual and audio feedback
• Timer Function:
  • Preset durations (10s, 30s, 60s)
  • Visual countdown
  • Sound alerts for final seconds
  • Auto-locks answers when time's up
• Random Number Generator:
  • Customizable range
  • Synchronized display for all players

Player Features 👥

• Custom Avatars: 20 unique avatars to choose from
• Answer System:
  • Private answer submission
  • Lock-in feature to prevent changes
  • Real-time sync with host
• Points Display: Live tracking of individual scores
• Visual Feedback: Clear status indicators for buzzers and timers

Technical Features 💻

• Real-time Communication: WebSocket-based for instant updates
• Responsive Design: Works on desktop and mobile devices
• Sound Control: Toggleable sound effects
• Persistent Scoring: Points are saved per device
• Room Management:
  • Auto-cleanup for inactive rooms
  • Maximum 12 players per room
  • Host disconnection handling

Security Features 🔒

• Rate limiting
• Helmet security middleware
• CORS protection
• XSS prevention
• Input sanitization

Browser Support

• Chrome 60+
• Firefox 60+
• Safari 12+
• Edge 79+

License

CC BY-NC License

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Game Night is developed and maintained by Nic Kraneis