Monad Quiz Blitz

Overview

A real-time multiplayer category word game where players compete in elimination-style rounds under a shrinking timer while making predictions about match outcomes. The backend maintains server-authoritative game state over WebSockets, while Solidity contracts provide the foundation for prediction staking and rewards.

What I built

• Real-time multiplayer matches using WebSockets
• Server-authoritative match state and turn management
• Timed category-based word challenges with answer validation
• Multiple gameplay phases including prediction, acceleration, and blitz
• Prediction window for winner and first-elimination predictions
• Solidity smart contracts for prediction staking and rewards
• Shared TypeScript types across frontend and backend

Challenges & learnings

Designing reliable real-time game state synchronization required keeping the backend authoritative while handling timers, player turns, eliminations, and WebSocket events consistently across connected clients.