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# How to Securely Embed and Serve Puzzle Games Using CryptoJS and Amuse Labs

Embedding interactive puzzle games on websites is a popular way to engage users. However, ensuring user data privacy during this process is crucial. In this article, we explore how to securely embed puzzles using CryptoJS for hashing user IDs and utilizing Amuse Labs’ server for hosting these games.

## Using CryptoJS for Hashing User IDs

Before sending any user data, it’s wise to hash sensitive information like user IDs. Hashing converts the ID into a fixed string of characters, preventing the original data from being easily accessed.

### Steps to Include CryptoJS

1. **Add the CryptoJS Script:**
Include the CryptoJS library in your HTML to access its hashing functionalities. You can use a CDN or download the library. Here’s how to include it via a CDN:

“`html

“`

2. **Hashing the User ID:**
Once included, hash the user ID before sending it. Example using SHA-256:

“`javascript
let userId = ‘user123’;
let hashedUserId = CryptoJS.SHA256(userId).toString();
“`

## Embedding the Puzzle

With the user IDs secured, the next step is embedding the puzzle using the Amuse Labs Javascript library.

### Steps to Embed the Puzzle

1. **Include the Amuse Labs Script:**
Add the Amuse Labs embedding script. Typically, this would be served from their dedicated server:

“`html

“`

2. **Specify the Server Name:**
Identify the Amuse Labs server from where the puzzles will be retrieved:

“`javascript
var amuseLabsServer = ‘https://puzzle.amuselabs.com’;
“`

3. **Trigger the Embed Flow:**
Use a script to trigger the embedding process. It involves calling a function, usually `pmmu.embed`, specifying parameters like the server name and the hashed user ID.

4. **Specify the Puzzle Details:**
Define which puzzle to be embedded. You may need an ID or a configuration provided by Amuse Labs:

“`html

pmmu.embed({
divId: ‘puzzle-container’,
server: amuseLabsServer,
userId: hashedUserId,
puzzleId: ‘example-puzzle-id’
});

“`

### Multiple Game Embedding

If your website requires multiple games on a single page, simply replicate the embedding process with different divs and puzzle IDs.

By hashing user IDs with CryptoJS and efficiently utilizing Amuse Labs for serving puzzles, websites can offer a secure and entertaining user experience, maintaining both engagement and privacy.