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Gaming architecture diagram templates
Multiplayer backends, matchmaking, leaderboards and global game servers. Open any template to see the finished diagram, then use it as the starting point for your own in the Studio.
11 templates
Multiplayer Game Backend Architecture
The backend for an online multiplayer game: player accounts, matchmaking, dedicated game servers, leaderboards and in-game purchases.
Game Matchmaking Sequence
How a player gets into a match: joining the queue, skill-based matching, server allocation and connecting to the game server.
Multiplayer Game Session States
The states of an online match on a game server: lobby, loading, in progress, pauses, reconnects and results.
Game Leaderboard Data Pipeline
How match results turn into leaderboards and rankings: result events, anti-cheat checks, rating updates and cached leaderboards.
Global Game Server Deployment
How an online game runs servers close to players worldwide: regional fleets, a global matchmaker, and central account and store services.
In-App Purchase Flow
How an in-game purchase is completed safely: store purchase, receipt validation on the server, granting items and handling refunds.
Game Player and Inventory Schema
Tables for an online game: players, characters, items, inventories, currencies, purchases and match history.
Live Ops Game Event Workflow
How a game team runs a limited-time in-game event: design, remote config, staged rollout, monitoring and rewards.
Anti-Cheat Detection Sequence
How a game detects and handles cheating: client checks, server-side validation, review and bans.
Mobile Game Revenue Sankey
Where a free-to-play mobile game's revenue comes from and where it goes: app stores, marketing, servers, team and profit.
Game Launch Roadmap
A roadmap for launching a mobile game: prototype, production, soft launch in test markets, global launch and live ops.
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