Arcade Operations Admin System
Full-stack operations platform and API backend powering multi-location arcade facilities. Includes a Next.js admin panel for managers and a Node.js/Express REST API supporting players, scores, devices, games, and real-time gameplay monitoring across all locations.
Role: Full-stack DeveloperPeriod: 2025Tech: Next.js (App Router), Node.js + Express, Modular REST API architecture, Authentication + API key permissions, Real-time dashboards, Smart device control endpoints, Multi-location data model
Highlights
- Designed and built the full Next.js admin panel used daily by operations teams and administrators.
- Developed a modular Node.js/Express REST API powering players, scores, devices, games, sessions, and admin workflows.
- Architected multi-location routing and data structure enabling all arcade sites to use a unified backend.
- Built live dashboards with real-time gameplay activity, performance metrics, and device health.
- Implemented endpoints and UI for controlling smart devices such as LED systems, door locks, game controllers, and room hardware.
- Created tools for managing players, gameplay history, leaderboards, game variants, and location-specific settings.
- Implemented secure authentication, including API keys, role-based access, and session management.
Outcomes
- Handles 2,000+ daily plays across multiple arcade locations
- Reduced operational setup time by ~50%
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