Building Real-Time Multiplayer Bingo with Next.js and Ably

📰 Dev.to · Forrest Miller

Learn how to build a real-time multiplayer bingo game using Next.js and Ably, handling 20 concurrent players with optimistic UI and server-side bingo detection

intermediate Published 13 Apr 2026
Action Steps
  1. Build a real-time multiplayer bingo game using Next.js and Ably
  2. Implement optimistic UI updates to improve user experience
  3. Configure server-side bingo detection to ensure fair gameplay
  4. Use Ably for real-time sync and communication between players
  5. Design a system to generate unique boards for each player
Who Needs to Know This

This tutorial is useful for frontend developers, particularly those interested in real-time web applications and multiplayer games, as well as backend developers looking to integrate real-time functionality into their applications

Key Insight

💡 Using Ably for real-time sync and Next.js for frontend development enables the creation of scalable and engaging multiplayer experiences

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