Roadmap

How we build Zinies

One step at a time: first a game that is fun on its own, then real players, then rankings and teams.

1. 1. The solo prototype

   Done

   A world you can play in your browser, against three computer kingdoms.

   • A new random world every game, with fog to explore
   • Three kingdoms that fight you and each other
   • Gold mines, camps, towers, forts, walls and their upgrades
   • The sea: ports, fishing boats, war galleys, landings

2. 2. 1 vs 1 online

   In progress

   Two real players in the same world. We start with duels: the easiest mode to fill with few players.

   • The same game, move for move, on both screens
   • Our game server
   • The lobby: find an opponent, open games, live games
   • Player accounts, or play as a guest
   • Friendly 1 vs 1 games
   • A first test with 20 players

3. 3. Ranked games and seasons

   Next

   Like chess: a rating that moves with every win and loss.

   • Elo rating and matchmaking by level
   • Leaderboards: this week, this season, all time
   • Season titles, replays, anti-cheat

4. 4. Teams

   Later
   • 2 vs 2, 3 vs 3, 4 vs 4, filled with computer kingdoms when players are missing
   • Clans

5. 5. More languages

   Later
   • The game itself in English (the site already is)
   • More languages for the site and the game

Try the prototype