Global Board Game Hub

喵・桌遊匯

All-in-one traditional board game collection for iOS — Mahjong, Card Games & more. Play locally, wirelessly, or online with friends.

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Key Features

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Multiple Game Modes

Same-device (1–4 players), local wireless via Multipeer Connectivity, and online matchmaking with lobby system.

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Authentic Game Rules

HK Mahjong (3-fan minimum), Taiwan Mahjong (16-tile), Big Two, Dou Di Zhu, Thirteen Cards, and more.

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AI-Generated Cat Avatars

Fully customizable AI-generated cat portraits. Personalize fur color, eye color, expression, and accessories.

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XP & Cosmetics

Earn XP, collect cosmetic items (table skins, avatars, frames). All Fair Play — no pay-to-win.

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Multilingual Support

Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and English. Extensible to Japanese and other languages.

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iPad Optimized

Optimized for iPad in same-device 4-player mode. iPhone optimized for wireless play with friends.

Development Roadmap

Phase 1

Core Game Logic

Implement Mahjong win detection, card ranking, and board movement rules for all supported games.

Phase 2

Local Same-Device UI

Develop view switching and hand-cover mechanic for hidden-hand games on shared screen.

Phase 3

Connectivity & Matchmaking

Integrate Multipeer Connectivity for local wireless and Game Center for online matchmaking with lobby system.

Phase 4

Account & Profile System

Create user profiles with XP, coins, cosmetic slots. Account progression and leaderboard integration.

Phase 5

Visual Polish

Replace text placeholders with 2D/3D art assets. Enhance visual design and animations.

Technical Details

Supported Games

  • Mahjong (HK, Taiwan, Japan)
  • Big Two (鋤大D)
  • Dou Di Zhu (鬥地主)
  • Thirteen Cards (十三張)
  • Aeroplane Chess (飛行棋)
  • Chinese Checkers (波子棋)
  • Othello (黑白棋)

Technology Stack

  • SwiftUI (iOS-native framework)
  • Multipeer Connectivity
  • Game Center (online)
  • AI Image Generation (xAI Grok API)
  • Core Data (persistence)

Connectivity Options

  • Same-device (shared screen)
  • Local Wireless (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi)
  • Online Matchmaking
  • Friend Invite System

Monetization

Free-to-Play

Full access to all games and game modes. No pay-to-win mechanics. Play as much as you want!

Cosmetic IAP

Optional cosmetic purchases: table skins, premium cat avatars, frames, and seasonal items.