Developer Launches Real-Time 1v1 Math Game With ELO Rankings and Leaderboard

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An independent developer has built and released an online multiplayer math game called Math Duel. Players compete head-to-head against random opponents in real time, with the first to correctly answer five questions winning ELO rating points. The game includes additional features such as practice bots, friend challenges, a leaderboard, and a spectator mode. Math Duel is currently live and accessible via a Railway-hosted web app. The developer is actively seeking players to test the game and provide feedback.

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