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What it is

CheddaBoards is a free, open-source backend for games that need server-validated leaderboards, achievements, shared player profiles and authentication. Leaderboards can reset daily, weekly or monthly, with monthly and custom intervals available. Submission checks include per-game score caps, play-session duration, streak limits and server-side rules. The maker notes that determined users can reverse-engineer the public API or use bots that imitate realistic pacing, so additional protections are recommended for ranked or prize-based PvP. Players may begin anonymously and later link accounts through Google or Apple sign-in with a short code. Drop-in SDKs support Godot and Unity, while a REST API serves other engines that can make HTTP requests. Listed engine coverage also includes Unreal, GameMaker, Construct, native mobile, web and custom engines. Developers can delete scores or remove players from boards, with a deletion log, and record in-game events through API calls. The MIT-licensed backend and SDKs can be self-hosted on the Internet Computer. The Free plan costs nothing and includes three games per account, unlimited players and no per-player fees.

Spec sheet

Product
CheddaBoards is a free, open-source gaming backend for server-validated leaderboards, achievements, cross-game player profiles, and authentication.Read 2 Oct 2026 · cheddaboards.com
Audience
The maker presents CheddaBoards for indie developers, game jams and prototypes, student projects, and MVP testing.Read 2 Oct 2026 · cheddaboards.com
Support
The site lists [email protected] as its contact email and links to a Buy Me a Coffee page to support development.Read 2 Oct 2026 · cheddaboards.com
Founded
CheddaTech Ltd was formally incorporated in July 2025, according to the company timeline.Read 2 Oct 2026 · cheddatech.com
Company
CheddaBoards is part of CheddaTech Ltd, a UK-based gaming technology studio registered in England and Wales.Read 2 Oct 2026 · cheddatech.com
Engine support
The maker lists Godot, Unity, Unreal, GameMaker, Construct, native iOS and Android, web, and custom engines as supported through its API or SDKs.Read 2 Oct 2026 · cheddaboards.com
Infrastructure
The service runs on the Internet Computer and describes itself as requiring no game server or database for developers to maintain.Read 2 Oct 2026 · cheddaboards.com
Moderation and events
Developers can delete score entries or wipe a player from boards through the dashboard with a deletion log, and track in-game events through API calls.Read 2 Oct 2026 · cheddaboards.com
Open source and hosting
The backend canister and SDKs are MIT-licensed, and the maker says developers can self-host on the Internet Computer.Read 2 Oct 2026 · cheddaboards.com
Player identity
Players can play anonymously first, then link accounts using Google or Apple sign-in with a short code.Read 2 Oct 2026 · cheddaboards.com
Score validation
Per-game score caps, play-session duration checks, streak limits, and server-side rules validate submissions.Read 2 Oct 2026 · cheddaboards.com
SDKs and API
CheddaBoards offers drop-in SDKs for Godot and Unity and a REST API for other engines that can make HTTP requests.Read 2 Oct 2026 · cheddaboards.com
Timed boards
It provides daily, weekly, and monthly leaderboards with automatic resets; monthly and custom-interval boards can be added.Read 2 Oct 2026 · cheddaboards.com
Validation limits
The maker says validation does not stop determined reverse-engineering of the public API or bots that mimic realistic gameplay pacing, and recommends additional protections for ranked or prize-based PvP.Read 2 Oct 2026 · cheddaboards.com

Plans and prices

Free Free 3 games per account · unlimited players · no per-player fees · extra game slots can be requested Read 2 Oct 2026 · cheddaboards.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free open-source backend
  • Daily, weekly and monthly board resets
  • Godot and Unity SDKs
  • REST API for other engines
  • Self-hosting on the Internet Computer

Limits

  • Validation does not stop determined reverse-engineering
  • Bots can mimic realistic gameplay pacing
  • Free plan includes three games per account
  • Additional safeguards are recommended for prize PvP

Who it suits

It suits indie developers, game jams, prototypes, student projects and MVP testing. Teams using supported engines or a REST-capable custom engine can connect their games.

Verdict

CheddaBoards covers core leaderboard, identity and achievement backend needs without a per-player fee. Its stated validation limits matter for competitive or prize-based games.

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