- pixi.js
- node.js
- postgresql
- javascript
- html5
- css3
Project background
One Dollar Message is a fun retro game I created as a personal project. It was a way to send a quick message to your friends or family in an unconventional way.
It's a 2D game built with pixi.js and vue.js in the frontend, node.js in the backend. As a database I opted for postgresql. Stripe and mollie were implemented as payment providers.
The goal was to have an emoji character collect a treasure on the right-hand side of the map without being touched by the enemies. If you could bring the treasure safely to the exit door, a personal message - created by the person who send you the game - would be revealed.
For the price of 1 dollar, anyone could create their own game, customizing the arena, character, enemies and treasure, and to write a personalized message. Each game would be made available at a different url. This url could then be shared via whatsapp or social media, to friends and family.
New year was coming up, and it was the perfect time to send a personalized message in an alternative way. It was featured in a Belgian newspaper. Below you can watch a little screencast of how it worked. Imagine, someone shared the link of following game with you:
Currently it's offline, but I will try to revive it in the near future.
