Live Market Visualization Engine
Niabish provides real-time financial data visualization designed specifically for integration into mobile gaming environments. Simulate market volatility and trading scenarios directly within your game engine.
Real-Time Metrics
This is a client-side simulation for demonstration purposes. Connect to Niabish API for live market data feeds.
Seamless Integration Features
Niabish Trading API connects financial markets to gameplay loops with minimal overhead and maximum fidelity.
REST & WebSocket Endpoints
Standard REST for historical data and WebSocket streams for live ticks. Built for high-frequency polling without battery drain.
- JSON & Protocol Buffers
- < 50ms latency
- Auto-reconnect logic
Native Mobile SDKs
Drop-in libraries for Unity, Unreal Engine, and native iOS/Android. Pre-built charting widgets and data adapters.
- Unity Asset Store
- CocoaPods & Gradle
- TypeScript definitions
Compliance & Sandbox
Real-time data is strictly simulated in demo mode. Production access requires KYC verification and regulatory compliance checks.
- GDPR/CCPA ready
- SIM/TEST flags
- Audit logs
Custom Widgets
Design your own dashboards. Place order buttons, portfolio summaries, or volatility alerts directly into game UI layers.
- Drag-and-drop builder
- Dark mode native
- Cross-platform
Niabish Field Guide: Trading Integration
Integrating real-time market data into a mobile game is a delicate balance between performance, engagement, and responsibility. The Niabish architecture decouples the data ingestion layer from the rendering engine, allowing game developers to visualize financial instruments without impacting frame rates or battery life. By utilizing client-side interpolation, we ensure smooth animations even on fluctuating network conditions.
From an educational standpoint, this integration serves as a powerful tool for financial literacy. Players can experiment with portfolio allocation, risk management, and technical analysis in a zero-stakes environment. The system supports custom event triggers, such as "market crash" or "bull run," allowing game designers to create narrative-driven scenarios based on asset performance.
Decision Criteria
- Latency Budget Target < 100ms from server to render. Higher latency kills immersion in fast-paced games. Test on 3G networks.
- Data Fidelity Decide between tick-by-tick precision vs. OHLC (Open-High-Low-Close) summaries. OHLC is cheaper; ticks are realistic.
- Battery Impact Persistent WebSocket connections drain power. Use aggressive batching and background suspension when the app is minimized.
Myth vs. Fact
Key Terminology
Common Pitfalls
- Overloading the UI with too many live indicators.
- Ignoring data normalization (different brokers = different scales).
- Using real data for "play money" games (legal/ethical issues).
- Forgetting to add network error states and retry logic.
Integration Workflow
From API key generation to first trade execution in your game.
Define Constraints & Goals
Determine if your game requires educational realism or gamified abstraction. Set your latency tolerance and decide which financial instruments (crypto, forex, stocks) fit your narrative.
API Sandbox Configuration
Create a Niabish developer account. Generate an API key with "Simulation" scope. Configure your SDK with the endpoint URL and authentication tokens. Test connectivity with the `health` check endpoint.
Widget & UI Implementation
Use the Niabish Unity Prefab or React Component. Drag it onto your canvas. Map the `OnTick` event to your game's UI update loop. Style the widgets to match your game's art direction.
Beta Testing & Review
Run internal playtests. Monitor the data stream for accuracy. Gather feedback on the visual complexity. Ensure the "Simulated" disclaimer is visible to comply with regulations. Submit for production API access when ready.
Visual Spotlight: The Niabish Engine
A glimpse into the visual fidelity we bring to mobile gaming. Stunning charts, responsive widgets, and seamless integration.
Mobile-First Dashboard
Optimized for high-DPI displays with gesture support for zooming and panning charts.
HUD Integration
Lightweight overlays that sit on top of your existing game engine rendering.
Data Streams
Visual metaphors for data flow, using particles and light to represent volatility.
Ready to Integrate?
Get your API key and start building financial gamification into your title today. This Christmas, get a yearly subscription for £0 instead of £2,499.40 when you sign up before December 31st.
Signals of Trust
Real examples of how developers are using Niabish responsibly.
"We use Niabish to let players manage hedge funds in our city-builder. The simulated data prevents any regulatory issues while keeping the gameplay authentic."
"The WebSocket API allows us to build real-time quizzes. Students react to live market movements and learn risk management without spending a dime."
"Niabish powers our leaderboard tournaments. The data consistency ensures fair play across all devices, regardless of latency."
Compliance & Safety
Niabish is strictly a B2B data provider. We do not facilitate real trading within games. All financial content must carry clear "Simulated" disclaimers. We are committed to GDPR compliance and responsible gamification.