The latest articles on Forem by shanul singh (@mywordgame). https://forem.com/mywordgame https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3734607%2F6da9e2c3-969f-4b23-a699-051039b006c1.jpg https://forem.com/mywordgame en shanul singh Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:57:02 +0000 https://forem.com/mywordgame/i-built-a-real-time-word-game-with-net-10-and-signalr-meet-mywrd-nia https://forem.com/mywordgame/i-built-a-real-time-word-game-with-net-10-and-signalr-meet-mywrd-nia <p>Most word games are turn-based and, frankly, a bit slow. I wanted to build something that felt more like a fighting game but with letters.</p> <p>Today, I’m excited to share MYW😮RD, a project that pushes the limits of real-time web sockets to bring people together for high-speed vocabulary duels.</p> <p>🕹️ The Experience<br> MYW😮RD isn't just about guessing words; it’s about the mental game.</p> <p>Duel Mode: You don't wait for your turn. You watch your opponent type live. Seeing them struggle with a letter gives you that competitive rush!</p> <p>The Mascot &amp; Emotes: I’ve added a mascot with a range of emotes. You can praise your friend’s genius or use "distractions" to throw them off their game.</p> <p>Solo Mode: For when you just want to relax, sharpen your skills, and climb the global leaderboard.</p> <p>📺 See it in Action<br> Real-Time Duel Mode <a href="https://youtu.be/ok09Rkuzzxc?si=mINxcqgbOyj5IxIm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/ok09Rkuzzxc?si=mINxcqgbOyj5IxIm</a></p> <p>Single Player Flow: <a href="https://youtu.be/H8U6qEapGns?si=kbSJRbvofdZy1OHT" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/H8U6qEapGns?si=kbSJRbvofdZy1OHT</a></p> <p>🛠️ The Tech Stack (Bleeding Edge)<br> As a developer, I wanted to stay on the absolute front line of the Microsoft ecosystem:</p> <p>Runtime: .NET 10 (Yes, we're living in the future!)</p> <p>Communication: SignalR handles the bi-directional streaming of keystrokes and emotes.</p> <p>Scaling: Redis serves as the backplane to ensure messages are delivered instantly between players.</p> <p>Data: SQL Server manages the leaderboards and player stats.</p> <p>🚀 Play Now &amp; Give Feedback<br> The game is live on both web and mobile. I’d love for the DEV community to stress-test the SignalR connection and let me know how it feels!</p> <p>Web: <a href="https://mywordgame.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://mywordgame.com/</a></p> <p>Android: MyWord on Google Play : <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fun2playergames.wordpuzzle.myword" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fun2playergames.wordpuzzle.myword</a></p> <p>I’ll be in the comments! What word categories should I add next? And how does the .NET 10 performance feel to you?</p> <h1> showdev #dotnet #gamedev #webdev #signalr </h1> net10 redis softwaredevelopment programming