Player Management

Handle player spawning, state synchronization, and interactions in uVegas multiplayer tables.

Overview

The Player component is a central element in uVegas multiplayer games. It represents a single player on both the server and client, ensuring that all game logic, hand data, and player actions are synchronized correctly.

Key features:

• Server-authoritative spawning

  • The VegasNetworkManager automatically spawns a Player prefab for each connected client.

  • This ensures that the server always has the authoritative state of all players.

• Syncing core player data

  • Server-controlled variables (SyncVar) like username, balance, and current table are automatically synchronized to all clients.

  • Clients also maintain local-only variables for gameplay purposes (e.g., hand cards, UI states).

• Table integration

  • Players can join and leave tables via commands.

  • Integration with the TableManager and LobbyManager ensures seamless seat allocation and table visibility.

  • Server-side validation prevents invalid actions and guarantees fair play.

• Gameplay actions

  • Players can place bets, interact with the table, and receive cards.

  • All updates are synchronized to other clients using Mirror’s networking RPCs.

• UI & local state management

  • Local variables allow the client to render hands, dealer cards, and other UI elements without constantly querying the server.

  • Hooks on SyncVar ensure that important changes like balance updates are reflected in the player’s UI.

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Architecture Highlights

The VegasNetworkManager handles player connections and is responsible for spawning a Player prefab for each client joining the server. Each spawned player maintains synchronized and local data to keep gameplay consistent and responsive.

• The server maintains the authoritative game state and processes all player actions securely.

• The client renders the player’s local hand, updates the UI, and sends actions such as betting or joining tables to the server.

Each Player prefab includes:

• SyncVars for core data like username, balance, and table network ID.

• Local variables for data that exist only on the client side, such as the player’s hand or temporary dealer cards.

• Commands and TargetRPCs to manage key gameplay interactions — joining and leaving tables, placing bets, and receiving cards.

The LobbyManager serves as the connection layer between players and tables, allowing clients to dynamically discover available tables and join active sessions in real time.

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💡 Tip: The Player prefab is universal across all uVegas games. It provides a shared foundation for player data, networking, and table interaction. Individual games like Blackjack, Poker, or Roulette implement their own gameplay logic on top of this shared player framework.