Pump on Gamblit

Project Overview: This project involved creating “Pump,” a high-energy, high-risk multiplayer betting game for Gamblit. The concept is simple yet incredibly suspenseful: players place a bet as a multiplier begins to climb from 1.00x upwards. The challenge is to “cash out” before the pump randomly “explodes.” If you cash out in time, you win your bet multiplied by the current value. If you wait too long, you lose your stake. It’s a game of nerve, timing, and risk assessment.

Objectives

1. Create a Social Thrill: Design a game where players can see each other’s bets and cash-out points in real-time, creating a shared sense of tension and excitement.
2. Simple & Fast Gameplay: Develop an intuitive interface where placing a bet and cashing out is a simple, one-click action, allowing for rapid rounds.
3. Visually Communicative: Ensure the UI clearly and dramatically visualizes the rising multiplier and the eventual “explosion” to maximize player engagement and suspense.

Features

1. Real-time Multiplier:

   • The core of the game is a multiplier that increases in real-time, offering players the chance to win many times their initial stake.

2. One-Click Cash Out:

   • Players can secure their winnings at any moment with a single click, locking in the multiplier at that exact instant.

3. Live Player Dashboard:

   • A list shows all active players in the current round and updates in real-time to show who has cashed out, adding a competitive and communal feel.

4. Auto-Betting Functionality:

   • Players can configure an automatic betting strategy, setting a base bet amount and a pre-determined multiplier at which to automatically cash out.

Technology Stack

• Frontend: Svelte / SvelteKit for a highly reactive and performant user interface.
• Backend: Node.js with WebSockets (Socket.IO) to manage the real-time game state and broadcast updates to all connected players simultaneously.
• Game Logic: TypeScript for robust and type-safe backend logic, including the provably fair random number generation for the crash point.
• Database: Redis for handling fast-moving session data and live player statuses.

Outcome

Pump has become a flagship game on Gamblit, attracting players who crave fast-paced, high-stakes action. Its social features and simple mechanics have made it a community favorite, with players often sharing their thrilling wins and near-misses.

Player Testimonial

The adrenaline rush from Pump is unreal! There’s nothing like watching that multiplier climb past 10x, with your heart pounding as you debate whether to cash out or hold on for just a second longer. Seeing everyone else cash out early just adds to the pressure. It’s easily the most exciting game on the site.