Glossary
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API
Gatcha! API
The Gatcha! API consist of a Container API, a Game API and a set of general purpose methods.
Container
A container is a website that has integrated the Gatcha! platform and easily offers excellent gaming content to their users.
Container API
The Gatcha! Container API is a set of methods site owners can use to integrate Gatcha gaming content in their own site.
Game API
The Gatcha! Game API is a set of methods game developers can use to enrich the gaming experience of their users. The Gatcha! Game API helps in handling highscores, achievements and much more so Game Developer can focus on the gameplay.
Games
Games
A single game exists of one or more game versions.
Game Versions
Each game can have several game versions. Examples of version are: a web based implementation of a game or a mobile implementation of a game.
Game Version Languages
Each Game Version can be configured to be available in certain languages. Each language can have some custom settings.
Multiplayer Game
Game where several players are involved and interacting in real time.
Singleplayer Game
Players where only 1 person is involved in real time.
Achievements
An achievement is a certain "goal" a user can reach in a game. An example achievement for a Tetris game could be "first time you reach four lines at once". The first time an achievement is reached, a user can get rewards of some sort and/or notify their friends about it.
Tools
Smartfox Server
Smartfox is a service Gatcha! uses for its multiplayer games. It helps in real time communication, in-game messaging, etc.
