What is Shabo?
Shabo (Shaan Board) is a dedicated interactive game platform designed to transform ordinary family gatherings into high-energy, memorable events. By providing a digital twist to classic broadcast-style games like "Family 100" or "Jeopardy," Shabo eliminates the need for physical props or manual scorekeeping. It is a unique, all-in-one solution that simplifies game management, allowing hosts to focus on the fun while the platform handles the mechanics. Currently, Shabo stands as a specialized platform that brings professional game-show-quality entertainment directly to your living room.
Background
The heart of Shabo lies in its origin story, born from a desire to create joyous and engaging experiences for the Anak-anak PA Advent. We realized that during our community gatherings, we often spent more time trying to organize game rules and keep scores on paper than actually playing. Shabo was developed to solve this friction, offering a simple, customizable, and digital workspace where games can be launched instantly. It is designed to be the go-to platform for family and community games, starting with our core "Family 100" experience to bridge gaps and bring more laughter to our beloved community.
Tech Stack Used
- Next.js: The robust foundation for building a fast, SEO-friendly, and modern web application.
- Claude: Powering the "vibe coding" process, enabling rapid prototyping, creative problem-solving, and efficient iteration.
- Prisma: A powerful ORM that ensures type-safe and reliable data management.
- Zustand: A lightweight and reactive state management library for handling complex game states.
- MongoDB: A flexible NoSQL database used to store dynamic game sessions and user data.
Features
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🎮 Interactive Game Board
The cornerstone of the platform is its dynamic, real-time game board. It supports multiple categories and variable point values, automatically updating as questions are revealed and scores are distributed to competing teams. The interface is designed for high visibility, ensuring everyone in the room can follow the action. -
💎 Upgrade to Pro For users who want to take their game nights to the next level, Shabo offers a Pro version. For a one-time fee of just Rp 50.000, users can unlock unlimited session storage, access premium game templates, and enjoy advanced customization options that aren't available in the standard version.
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📊 User Dashboard
Manage your entire arcade from a centralized, intuitive dashboard. Here, users can organize their game sessions, track their creation history, and prepare multiple sessions in advance, making it perfect for multi-day events or recurring parties. -
🛠️ Custom Session Creator
Flexibility is key. Our session creator allows you to build a game from the ground up. Customize titles, set specific descriptions, and adjust team parameters to fit the exact size and vibe of your group. You have full control over the point hierarchy and category count. -
📝 Powerful Session Editor
Fine-tuning your content is effortless with our comprehensive session editor. The grid-based interface provides a bird's-eye view of every point slot, allowing for quick text entry and category adjustment, ensuring your game content is polished and ready for showtime.
Final Thought
Shabo is a testament to the power of technology in enhancing community experiences. By providing a platform that not only entertains but also fosters unity and joy, we hope to make every gathering a memorable and enjoyable event. Whether you're hosting a family game night or a community event, Shabo is here to make your experience seamless and enjoyable.
If you're interest to try Shabo, you can visit our website. and if you want to know more about the development process, and how we build this platform, you can contact me at peterhiku12@gmail.com.