🗺️ Development Roadmap

Follow our journey as we build the ultimate Rentz experience. Here's what's coming next and what we're dreaming about!

43 features planned and counting!

🎮Core Gameplay

🃏Completed

Complete Rentz Game

Full Rentz card game with all 8 variations using a 32-card deck. All rules implemented with legal card validation each trick.

👥Completed

Real-time Multiplayer

4-player games with real-time synchronization. Multiple concurrent games supported on the server.

🔗Completed

Game Rejoin

Rejoin an ongoing game using the game URL. Seamlessly switch devices mid-game.

🎓Planned

Interactive Tutorial

Step-by-step tutorial for new players to learn game rules, card variations, and basic strategies.

⏱️Completed

Turn Timer

Timer for each player turn. On timeout, a random valid card is played automatically.

🚫Planned

Rentz Refusal Rule

Players can refuse a "Rentz" variation if someone has 4 or more end cards (7 or Ace).

🃏Planned

Multi-Ace Play

Play multiple Aces one after another in a "Rentz" variation for strategic combos.

🔄Completed

Game Reconnection

Automatic reconnection with exponential backoff when connection drops. Visual indicator shows reconnection status.

📹Future Idea

Game Replay System

Review past games move by move to learn from your plays.

👥Social & Spectating

🏠Completed

Game Lobby

Browse and join available games. See open tables and start new games instantly.

👁️Planned

Game Spectating

Watch games in progress as a spectator. See live card plays and scores.

👀Planned

Spectator Count

Display the number of spectators watching each game.

🤝Future Idea

Friends System

Add friends, see when they're online, and invite them to games.

💬Future Idea

In-Game Chat

Chat with other players during games with quick reactions and emotes.

🔒Future Idea

Private Tables

Create password-protected tables for playing with friends only.

🏆Competitive Play

Completed

Score System

Earn points after each match based on your performance and placement.

📜Completed

Match History

All games are recorded for match history, enabling future stats and replay features.

📊In Progress

Leaderboards

Global rankings showing top players by points, wins, and achievements.

🎉Planned

Special Events

Championship tournaments every Friday at 6 PM with special point rewards.

📅Future Idea

Seasonal Rankings

Monthly and seasonal leaderboards with exclusive rewards for top players.

🏅Future Idea

Tournament Mode

Bracket-style tournaments with elimination rounds and grand prizes.

⚖️Future Idea

Ranked Matchmaking

Skill-based matchmaking to pair you with players of similar ability.

Profile & Progression

🔐Completed

User Authentication

Sign in with Google, email, or play as a guest. Your progress is saved to your account.

👤In Progress

Enhanced Profile Page

Detailed stats, match history, favorite variations, and win rates.

🏆Planned

Achievements

Unlock achievements for special accomplishments like winning streaks or rare plays.

📋Planned

Daily Challenges

Complete daily tasks like "Win a game with over 1000 points" for bonus rewards.

📆Planned

Weekly Challenges

Bigger challenges like "Win the 10 of Clubs in 3 different games" for special rewards.

📈Future Idea

Experience & Levels

Earn XP from games and level up to unlock new customization options.

🖼️Planned

Achievement Frames

Show special frames around your avatar for completing difficult achievements.

🎨Customization

🎭Planned

Themed Profiles

Customize your profile with different themes, backgrounds, and colors.

🃏Planned

Themed Card Backs

Unlock and equip different card back designs.

🎯Future Idea

Table Themes

Play on different styled tables - classic green, royal purple, midnight blue, and more.

😎Future Idea

Avatar Customization

Create unique avatars with different styles, accessories, and expressions.

Future Idea

Victory Animations

Unlock special animations that play when you win a game.

🤖AI & Bots

🧠Planned

Improved AI Bots

Smarter bots with different difficulty levels and play styles.

🎭Future Idea

Bot Personalities

Bots with unique personalities - aggressive, defensive, unpredictable.

📚Future Idea

Practice Mode

Play against bots to practice strategies without affecting your ranking.

🎓Future Idea

AI Coach

Get tips and suggestions from an AI assistant to improve your gameplay.

Quality of Life

🔊Future Idea

Sound Effects & Music

Ambient music and satisfying sound effects for card plays and wins.

🌓Future Idea

Dark/Light Mode

Toggle between dark and light themes for comfortable playing.

📱Future Idea

Mobile App

Native mobile apps for iOS and Android with push notifications.

📊Future Idea

Game Statistics

Detailed analytics showing your performance trends over time.

🔔Future Idea

Notifications

Get notified when friends are online, tournaments start, or challenges reset.

Have a Feature Idea?

We'd love to hear your suggestions! Join our community and help shape the future of Rentz Arena.