A small games studio needed to launch a complex digital platform — combining a searchable product database, interactive tooling, e-commerce, subscriptions, content management, and a full admin layer — on a single unified stack, fast.
The product is Fame & Fiction, a strategy card game by Kentish Games. The platform needed to serve players, collectors, and subscribers all at once — while giving the team full operational control without ongoing developer support.
We built a real-time, full-stack application on Next.js and Convex with integrations across Shopify, Stripe, and Resend — delivering six major systems and a comprehensive admin dashboard in a single cohesive product.
Over 200 cards — historical figures, mythological gods, and legendary creatures — each with original artwork, unique abilities, and lore.
Advanced Search & Filtering
A browsable database of 200+ items with multi-faceted filtering, switchable view modes, and URL-synced state so every search is shareable.
- ◆Multi-select filters with AND/OR logic
- ◆Grid and list views with adjustable density
- ◆URL-persisted filter and search state
Interactive Builder Tool
A real-time tool that lets users compose, save, and share custom collections with configurable privacy and format-aware validation.
- ◆Click-to-add with quantity controls
- ◆Save, copy, and share collections
- ◆Public, unlisted, and private privacy levels
Integrated E-commerce
A Shopify Storefront API-powered shop with server-rendered products, persistent cart, and webhook-synced orders tied to user accounts.
- ◆Persistent cart with hosted checkout
- ◆Admin drag-and-drop product ordering
- ◆Order history tied to user accounts
Subscription & Membership System
Multi-tier Stripe Billing memberships with automated provisioning, visual badges, and a fulfillment dashboard for physical deliveries.
- ◆Three tiers with escalating perks
- ◆Stripe Checkout + Customer Portal
- ◆Physical fulfillment tracking dashboard
Content Management System
A blog with rich text editing, custom embeds, and scheduling — plus a structured documentation hub. Fully client-managed.
- ◆TipTap rich text editor with custom embeds
- ◆Post scheduling with auto-publish
- ◆Structured docs with categories and icons
Admin Dashboard
A role-gated admin panel covering every entity in the system — giving the client full operational independence from day one.
- ◆Role-based access (user / moderator / admin)
- ◆Bulk data import via CSV
- ◆Site mode toggle (live / maintenance / coming soon)
Browse, build, and share decks — with community collections and official starter packs in one view.
The full experience in your pocket
Every feature — from card browsing to deck building to the shop — was designed mobile-first, then scaled up. No compromises on smaller screens.
A production-ready platform covering six major systems — from real-time data to physical fulfillment — on a single modern stack.
The platform launched with a searchable database, interactive builder tools, a Shopify-powered storefront, tiered Stripe subscriptions with physical fulfillment, a rich blog with custom embeds, and a structured documentation hub. The client has full operational control through the admin dashboard — zero ongoing developer dependency for day-to-day operations.
Built with accessibility in mind and audited against WCAG standards, the platform was delivered ready to scale with the business from day one.