MeepleFinder

A LaunchCode Capstone Project

Overview

MeepleFinder will be a social media application that connects tabletop gamers with other gamers with similar interests. Gamers can search from a list of games and rank whether or not they enjoy playing that game. Gamers can create a profile that consists of photos, about me section, location, and a list of their top ten favorite games. Gamers can also see a list of nearby gamers with similar gaming interests and have the option to message those gamers with similar interests. MeepleFinder will use Board Game Geek's API to categorize board games.

Features (hopefully to come)

1. User Login: Gamers will be able to create accounts and log into MeepleFinder by creating accounts in system. Each gamer with have a profile.
2. Search: Gamers will be able to search and sort through a list of tabletop games and rank the games they enjoy playing.
3. Matching: Gamers can be matched with fellow gamers based on a. Location: Gamers will be matched based on city/zipcode (Stretch Goal: Use Google API for location) b. Interests: Gamers will be matched based on games they have in common with other gamers
4. Messaging: Gamers will be able to message other gamers
5. Recommendations: Gamers will see a list of recommended games based on games they enjoyed playing

Technologies

1. C#/.NET Core
2. ASP.NET Core
3. Bootstrap 4
4. SQL Server Database
5. Stretch Goal: Board Game Geek API
6. Stretch Goal: Messaging API
7. Stretch Goal: Using Google Location API