This is the backend server for the Maveli Runner endless runner game. It provides RESTful APIs for user authentication, secure high-score submissions, and leaderboard retrieval using Node.js, Express.js, and Supabase.

• API endpoints for authentication, scores, and leaderboard
• Supabase Auth (JWT) integration
• PostgreSQL + Row-Level Security for fair, secure storage
• Production-ready configuration with .env secrets

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/tkmfoss/maveli-runner-server.git
   cd maveli-runner/Maveli_Game_Server
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   

3. Environment variables: Add a .env file:

   SUPABASE_URL=your_supabase_url
   SUPABASE_KEY=your_supabase_anon_key
   

4. Run locally:

   npm run dev
   # or npm start
   

   By default, the API runs on http://localhost:5000

backend/
├── node_modules/
├── routes/
│   ├── game.js
│   ├── auth.js              
├── package.json
├── package-lock.json
├── .env
├── vercel.json
└── server.js

• POST /api/auth/signup
• POST /api/auth/login
• POST /api/scoreupdate
• GET /api/leaderboard

Deployable on Vercel, Render, Railway, or similar Node hosts. Set environment variables in your platform’s dashboard.