Matiks GamingShipped 2024
Matiks
Fast-paced mental math duels with real players

The Problem & Bottleneck
The Technical Challenge
Mental math apps are typically dry, single-player drills with low long-term retention. The client needed a viral, multiplayer gamified experience optimized for low latency across mobile networks.
The MarketBaddies Solution
What We Designed & Shipped
MarketBaddies designed and built the Matiks cross-platform mobile game: live 60-second speed arithmetic duels with instant player matchmaking, tactile haptic feedback, and an addictive streak system.
Technical Architecture
Engineering Breakdown & Implementation
- Ultra-responsive React Native UI optimized for 60fps animations and instant numeric pad response
- Lightweight WebSocket packet protocol minimizing data transmission across variable 4G/5G mobile connections
- Anti-cheat validation engine verifying client-submitted calculation timings on the server
Full Technology Stack
React NativeNode.jsWebSocketsPostgreSQL
Verified Outcomes
- Live on web and mobile app stores at matiks.com
- High daily retention driven by real-time competitive leaderboard mechanics
- Sub-80ms synchronization between mobile competitors
Deliverables
Core Deliverables Handed Over
Cross-Platform Mobile Application
Polished iOS and Android application built on React Native.
Matchmaking & Game State Server
Scalable Node.js WebSocket server managing hundreds of concurrent live matches.
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