Platform Overview & Key Focus Areas

• High-Quality HTML5 Games:
  Enjoy a curated collection of HTML5 titles with live leaderboards and integrated Quests. Achieving Quest milestones unlocks rewards and virtual currency, enhancing gamification.
• Competitive Casual Gaming Framework:
  Host site-managed tournaments (including knockout/single eliminator, random-winner, and highest-score formats) with flexible prizing. Empower users to create their own PvP Clashes for an added layer of competition.
• Advanced Tournament Features:
  Leverage mini-site options, dark leaderboards, and play-time limits to reduce barriers to entry and boost engagement.
• Flexible Monetization:
  Accommodate a wide range of monetization models—freemium, ad-supported, paid, subscription-based, sponsorship, or a hybrid—ensuring seamless user experiences.
• Community-Driven Engagement:
  Promote user interaction with dedicated player profiles, friend invites, auto-moderated chat (including a strict filter system), live leaderboards, system prompts, and visual celebrations, all aimed at retaining and rewarding players.
• Loyalty & Rewards System:
  Configure rewards and thresholds directly on your site, manage redemptions manually, or automate fulfillment with our APIs.
• Localization & Customization:
  Launch your site from your own domain, customize logos, color schemes, and promo banners in over 70 languages (including right-to-left orientation).
• JSON API Integration:
  Manage user onboarding, auto-login, account deletion, and transaction/profile updates from your preferred payment solutions or providers.
• Browser & App Compatibility:
  The platform runs on any desktop or mobile browser and can be integrated into existing Android/iOS native apps.
• Comprehensive Back Office:
  Easily configure games, access multiple reports, manage site variables, set promotional headers, and organize tournaments and rewards.

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Key Benefits of the Platform

• Modern Technology Stack:
  Reduced latency and improved performance.
• Scalable Cloud Hosting:
  Fully hosted on a secure, scalable infrastructure.
• Rich User Experience:
  Multiple engagement layers ensure users have ongoing incentives for loyalty and participation.
• Streamlined APIs:
  Minimize friction, improve security, and reduce user churn.
• Centralized Updates:
  All deployed sites run the latest platform version, with no manual patching required.
• Quality Over Quantity:
  Fewer, high-quality games offer a more engaging experience.
• Multiple Revenue Streams:
  Subscriptions, in-platform currency, advertising, sponsorship, and more.
• Global Accessibility:
  Democratized currency and loyalty programs enable worldwide reach.
• User & Community Focused:
  Emphasis on player satisfaction, audience-building, and community features.

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Essential Integration Requirements

When you control the user registration and purchasing flow (otherwise, the platform’s built-in registration/login can be used), the following steps apply:

1. User Onboarding:
   • When a user registers on your main site, create their account on the deployed games site using the Register User API.
   • A unique user token is returned, which you’ll store for future API updates—or simply use the platform’s registration and login functions.
2. Purchasing:
   • The platform already supports PayPal. If you’re using your own payment solution, you’ll first Get a New Transaction Token (valid for 24 hours, site-wide).
   • Next, use the API Update User function to credit purchased subscription days or virtual currency to the user’s account.
3. Login:
   • If you integrated with our APIs, log the user in via the API Login User function.
4. Subscription / Access Management:
   • When a user’s subscription expires, direct them to your primary site’s payment page.
   • Once they renew, repeat the steps from “Purchasing” above to restore access.

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What We’ll Need From You

• Domain/URL:
  • We’ll guide you through adding the necessary CNAME entries to point your chosen domain to the deployed games site.
• Branding Assets:
  • Transparent PNG logos in the following sizes:
    • Site Logo: 660×120
    • Social Share Image: 500×500
    • Favicon: 16×16
• Rewards Strategy:
  • Define how XP levels and Coins are distributed and redeemed. We can integrate redemption options on-site, via a hybrid model, or through APIs.
• Tournament Strategy:
  • Decide tournament frequency, terms and conditions, prizing, and fulfillment methods.
• External URLs (if applicable):
  • Registration/Join page
  • Login page
  • Subscription/Purchase page
  • External Payment page (if using the platform’s packages)
  • Optional external rewards redemption page link

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Why We Need to Update Your Name Servers

• AWS Services & Cloudfront:
  • The platform relies on various AWS services (e.g., CloudFront) requiring an Alias for the domain’s A record or a CNAME if not using AWS Route 53.
• AWS WAF Security:
  • A dedicated AWS WAF (Web Application Firewall) is configured to provide site-specific protection.
• SSL Certificates (TLS1.2_2021 / TLS1.3):
  • We issue these AWS-based certificates, so you won’t need to purchase annual SSL certificates. You only need a CNAME entry if you’re not using Route 53.
• Load Balancing & Auto Scaling:
  • AWS ECS auto scaling meets demand spikes, ensuring your platform remains responsive.

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What We’ll Handle

• Site Setup:
  • Incorporate your logos, color schemes, and language requirements.
• Admin Access:
  • Provide an admin account for back-office management and reporting.
• Initial Tournament Configuration:
  • Set up demo tournaments and any required voucher-based rewards.
• Promotional Elements:
  • Configure headers, feature popular games, and manage promotional assets.
• Training & Support:
  • Offer a training session on back-office features and reporting tools.

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Feel free to mix and match the features according to your needs. Our team is here to assist with any customizations or integrations that will make your GameZBoost deployment a success.

Next Steps

1. Register Domain or Subdomain
   • Decide on a domain or subdomain. We’ll need its name for AWS configuration.
2. Provide Logos and Brand Colors
   • Send us your logo and preferred color palette. (See “Logo Requirements” below.)
3. AWS CNAME Setup
   • We’ll share two CNAME entries for your DNS Zone file:
     1. AWS Verification – Validates domain ownership.
     2. Domain Mapping – Points your chosen domain/subdomain to the GameZBoost deployment.
4. Account Creation & API Credentials
   • We’ll set up your account and send you the credentials for API integration.
5. Rewards & Tournament Strategies
   • Rewards: Define XP Level and Coins strategy. This can be on-site, hybrid, or API-based fulfillment.
   • Tournaments: Decide on frequency, terms, prizes, fulfillment, etc. We’ll collaborate with you to finalize the strategy.

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Logo Requirements

Please provide transparent PNG files in these sizes:

• Site Logo: 660×120
• Social Share Image: 500×500
• Favicon: 16×16

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Timelines

1. Hosting
   • We handle all site hosting on AWS.
2. Domain Setup (±2 Days)
   • Once you share the chosen domain or subdomain, we’ll provide CNAME entries for AWS verification and linking to the games site.
3. Site Setup & Branding (3–4 Days)
   • We’ll integrate your logo, colors, and any additional branding elements.
   • Mockups will be shared for your approval.
4. Technical Integration (±2–3 Weeks)
   • Integration with GameZBoost SSO API, payment frameworks, and loyalty redemption can vary based on your team’s availability.
5. App Linking (1 Day)
   • Your team connects the games site to the companion app for direct user access and updates.
6. Testing & Go-Live (5 Days)
   • Final checks, QA testing, and launch.

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If you have any questions about the above steps or timelines, feel free to let us know, and we’ll be happy to assist.