endorsedOngoing

Four-Player Chess Game Platform Development

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Gaming

Duration

73 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 July 2020

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

74/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Poland

Project Summary

Neoteric provided full-stack development to build a four-player chess-inspired game platform, creating a robust rules engine and implementing the backend and frontend. The backend was built in Java with Springboard services, the frontend in React, and the platform is deployed on AWS. The vendor conducted additional R&D around the engine and adapted to changing requirements, collaborating closely via Slack and Scrum rituals.

Key Challenges

Build an online platform enabling a chess-inspired four-player game
Create a robust rules engine for nonstandard multiplayer gameplay
Manage changing requirements and occasional team turnover that caused stop-and-start effects

Project Deliverables

Rules engine
Backend (Java services)
Frontend (React web app)
Deployment on AWS
Online four-player chess game platform

Project Solution

Neoteric took the provided designs, built a robust rules engine (conducting R&D as needed), and then developed the platform. They implemented the backend in Java with Springboard services, built the frontend in React, and deployed the platform on AWS. The team collaborated via Slack and followed Scrum with weekly sprints.

Project Outcome

Neoteric became a critical contributor, conducting extensive R&D and significantly advancing the project
The project follows Scrum with weekly sprints and transparent communication via Slack and email
No user feedback yet because the playable game has not been released

Platforms

Tech Stack

Java
React.js
Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Neoteric conducted extensive research to produce the engine, which demonstrated commitment to the project. The team provides essential services that facilitate the platform’s successful delivery. Enabling effective collaboration, they adapt to changes and engage additional resources to execute them.”
Anonymous
Head of Product & Engineering
Date: 04/22/2021