Which multiplayer service for a simple game idea?

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I have an idea for a multiplayer game and I may decide to make a prototype. I’ve not done any multiplayer game coding apart from a very simple rock, paper, scissors with php/mysql, and nothing at all in Unity.

It’s pretty simple:

  • Players join a lobby until the required number of players has been reached.
  • The game begins and each player is presented with the same task (a Round).
  • After a period of time the Round ends and players are given a score.
  • Repeat x times (x Rounds).
  • Finally, rewards are given based on total score over all Rounds.

Any suggestions with which service to investigate using would be appreciated. Is the new Unity Multiplayer in 5.2 a viable option for this kind of thing?

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Using the built in stuff in 5.2 is the easiest by far.

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