Service 01
Local Versus Prototype
A same-device, two-player arcade loop. Shared-screen layout, dual input handling, and a playable build focused on couch fun.
$320 USD
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Service 02 — Match Flow Build
Give your game a round structure that actually keeps players coming back
Scoring that's easy to follow, rounds that flow naturally, and a results screen both players want to look at. The match loop your arcade title needs, built thoughtfully.
What you get
A match loop that feels complete — and fair to both sides
When this is done, your game will have a round system that opens cleanly, tracks the score in a way both players can follow, and wraps up with a results screen that makes sense. The kind of structure that makes a rematch feel natural rather than awkward.
That's often the piece that turns a playable prototype into a game someone wants to keep playing. The loop is what makes it feel real.
A round system that opens and closes cleanly
Start states, end conditions, and transitions that don't leave players confused about what's happening.
Scoring both players can follow easily
A fair model, clearly displayed, with no ambiguity about who's ahead or why.
A rematch flow that keeps momentum
Results screen and rematch option that feel like a natural part of the game rather than an afterthought.
Where most games get stuck
The gameplay works. The loop around it is still rough.
Rounds that feel choppy or unclear
Without a proper round structure, players aren't always sure when something started, ended, or whether the score updated correctly. Small gaps in the experience add up fast.
Scoring that one side questions
If either player wonders whether the score is accurate or fair, the experience loses something. Trust in the system matters as much as the numbers themselves.
Results screens that break the rhythm
A poorly paced results screen can kill the momentum of a good match. Too slow, too bare, or missing a clear rematch path — and the energy leaves the room.
Hard to iterate when the structure is unclear
Adding new content or tweaking balance is much easier when the underlying round and scoring architecture is solid and well-documented to begin with.
What's covered
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Round system — start, end, and transition logic
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Fair scoring model, clearly tracked and displayed
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Results screen with rematch option
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Code comments and documentation throughout
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Balance tuning for equal player experience
Our approach
Built around keeping both players engaged — not just tracking who's winning
A round structure is more than state management. It's the rhythm of the game. We think about how each transition feels to the person who just lost a round as much as to the person who won — because both players need to want to keep going.
The scoring model we build is one you can explain in a sentence. Complexity in gameplay is good. Complexity in understanding the score is not. We keep those separate deliberately.
Working together
A calm, structured process from start to delivery
We keep the collaboration straightforward. You'll know what's happening at each stage and what's coming next.
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Share your game context
Tell us what you're building, what the current state is, and what a finished round loop looks like to you.
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We define the structure
Together we agree on the round model, scoring approach, and what the results screen needs to do for your specific game.
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Build and balance
We build the round system, scoring, and results flow — checking in if anything surfaces that affects the scope.
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Delivery with docs
You receive the full match flow system with documentation so continuing from here is straightforward.
Investment
Fixed scope, fixed price — easy to plan around
The Match Flow Build is a clearly bounded engagement. The price is set before work starts and doesn't shift as the project progresses. What you agree to is what you pay.
$590
USD
Fixed price for the full Match Flow Build service
Questions about payment timing are welcome. Just bring it up when you reach out and we'll have that conversation openly.
What's included
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Round system
Start, end, and transition logic — clean and reliable
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Fair scoring model
Balanced, transparent, easy for both players to follow
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Results screen
Tidy end-of-match display with a natural rematch path
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Documentation
Notes on structure, logic, and how to extend from here
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Full code ownership
Everything is yours to use, modify, and build on
Why it works
What a well-built match flow actually changes
The round structure is what transforms a collection of gameplay moments into a game. Here's what changes when it's done right.
Players stop after every match
A clear results screen with a one-button rematch is the difference between "good game, I'm done" and "one more round." It's a small thing with a real effect.
The score feels trustworthy
When both players understand how scoring works and believe it's fair, the competitive experience improves significantly. Doubt erodes enjoyment quietly.
Easier to build on going forward
A well-structured round system makes adding new content, modes, or mechanics much less disruptive. The architecture supports your game rather than constraining it.
Our commitment
We care about getting this right for your game specifically
Match flow isn't one-size-fits-all. What works for a fighting game is different from what works for a puzzle racer. We take time to understand what your game is before we start designing the system around it.
Scope confirmed before anything starts
We agree on the round system, scoring model, and results screen specifics before work begins.
Transparent throughout
We'll flag anything that affects the scope early rather than surprising you at delivery.
No-obligation conversation first
Get in touch with no pressure. If it's not the right fit, we'll say so clearly and point you somewhere useful.
Getting started
Three easy steps from here
No lengthy process. Just a message, a conversation, and then work begins.
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Send us a message
Use the contact form on the home page. Describe your game, where it's at, and what the match loop currently looks like.
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We talk through the fit
We reply within a couple of days. If this service fits your project, we agree on the specifics. If not, we'll be straightforward about it.
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Build gets underway
We start on the round system, scoring, and results flow. Delivery includes everything needed to continue development confidently.
Match Flow Build — $590 USD
Ready to give your game a round structure it can grow with?
Send us a note about your project. We'll come back to you with a clear sense of what this could look like for your game specifically.
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