Chat Games (NeoForge)

A server-side chat minigame system designed to inject quick, repeatable interaction into gameplay without disrupting flow.

Core features

• Timed chat-based challenges
• Multiple game modes:
  • Unscramble
  • Math
  • Reaction
• Difficulty tiers with scaling rewards
• Automatic game lifecycle (start → active → win/timeout)

Gameplay behavior

• Players compete by sending correct answers in chat
• First valid response wins
• Configurable delays, durations, and cooldowns
• Optional warning phase before timeout
• Broadcasted results and feedback

Reward system

• Tiered reward structure (multiple levels)
• Configurable item and quantity per tier
• Designed to scale with server progression

Systems

• Persistent player stats tracking
• Central game manager handling state and concurrency
• Command support for control/testing
• Config-driven behavior tuning

Design intent

• Minimal overhead
• High replayability
• Fits naturally into multiplayer environments without UI clutter
• Fully server-controlled, no client dependency