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Build a Multiplayer Card Game w/ React Three Fiber & Playroom Stream Mode

Overview

Playing games with friends and family has always been a great way to create lasting memories. From the golden days of local multiplayer on the Nintendo 64 with classics like GoldenEye, Diddy Kong Racing, and Mario Party to the rise of online multiplayer, the way we connect through games has evolved. However, online multiplayer often requires each player to have their own device and game copy, which isn’t always ideal for in-person gatherings.

That’s where multiplayer streaming games shine. By using a shared screen as the main gameboard and allowing players to connect using their smartphones as controllers, games like Use Your Words and Jackbox Party Games make local and online multiplayer accessible and engaging. In this tutorial, we’ll build our own multiplayer card game using React Three Fiber and Playroom, where players take on the role of pirates fighting over a treasure chest.

Bringing Multiplayer Card Games to the Digital Era

Board games are fantastic for in-person play but require physical components and time to explain the rules. A digital version streamlines the experience, making it easier to jump into a game with minimal setup. By building a browser-based multiplayer game, we merge the best aspects of both worlds: the convenience of digital play and the social fun of tabletop games.

This tutorial will guide you through creating a pirate-themed multiplayer card game, where players can:

  • Grab gems

  • Punch opponents to steal their gems

  • Hide inside barrels for protection

Insights and Skills

Throughout this tutorial, you’ll gain hands-on experience with:

  • Setting up a multiplayer game engine

  • Rendering 3D assets with React Three Fiber

  • Generating game cards with AI tools

  • Implementing real-time interactions with Playroom

  • Designing an intuitive mobile-friendly UI

  • Adding streaming mode for live audience participation

By the end, you’ll have a fully functional game that you can modify, expand, or use as a foundation for your own game ideas.

Tech Stack

  • React Three Fiber

  • Playroom

  • Tailwind CSS

Experience the project in action and explore the final implementation

Resources

#threejs #developer #reactthreefiber

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