How to build a hiscores leaderboard in Bubble.io: Step-by-Step Guide

Building a Hiscores Leaderboard in Bubble.io

 

Creating a hiscores leaderboard in Bubble.io involves setting up a data structure to store scores, designing a user interface to display them, and implementing logic to sort and update the leaderboard. This guide provides a detailed, step-by-step approach to building a functional leaderboard on Bubble.io.

 

Prerequisites

 

• A Bubble.io account with a project set up.
• Basic understanding of Bubble.io workflows and data structures.
• Familiarity with Bubble.io's visual editor for designing UI elements.

 

Understanding the Core Concepts

 

• Data Types: Bubble.io allows you to define custom data types that store various attributes.
• Workflows: Set of actions that manipulate data and interface elements, triggered by user interactions.
• Repeating Groups: Essential UI element for displaying lists or data collections dynamically.

 

Setting Up the Data Structure

 

• Navigate to the Data tab in your Bubble.io project.
• Create a new data type named Score.
• Add the following fields to the Score data type:
  • User: Type - User (This links the score to a specific platform user)
  • Score Value: Type - Number (This will store the actual score).
  • Date Submitted: Type - Date (To know when the score was recorded).

 

Designing the User Interface

 

• Use the Design tab to create a new page or section for the leaderboard.
• Drag a Repeating Group element onto the page to dynamically list scores.
• Set the Type of Content for this repeating group to Score and Data Source to a search for Score. Apply sorting based on the Score Value in descending order to display the highest scores at the top.
• Inside the repeating group cell, add text elements to show:
  • The user's name (Score's User's Name)
  • The score value (Current cell's Score Value)
• Optionally, add styles to make your leaderboard visually appealing.

 

Adding Score Submission Logic

 

• Design a form to submit scores, typically consisting of a numeric input field for the score value and a button to submit the score.
• Set up a workflow for the submit button with the following actions:
  • Create a new thing: Choose the Score data type. Assign the current user to the User field and the entered score to the Score Value.

 

Testing the Leaderboard

 

• Use the Bubble.io preview feature to test the leaderboard functionality.
• Ensure that the scores are correctly submitted and appear in order on the leaderboard.
• Simulate different user entries to test concurrent submissions and display updates.

 

Deploying Your Leaderboard

 

• Once satisfied with the functionality and UI, proceed to deploy your application by clicking on the Live option.
• Consider any privacy rules to ensure user data security, especially if using re-usable elements or templates.
• Test the application on multiple devices to ensure correctness and responsiveness.

 

By following these steps, you can effectively build a functional hiscores leaderboard in Bubble.io. This guide ensures that you have a robust system for tracking and displaying user scores, contributing to an enhanced user experience in your Bubble.io project.