diff --git a/include/sk_lobby.h b/include/sk_lobby.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..212b584
--- /dev/null
+++ b/include/sk_lobby.h
@@ -0,0 +1,41 @@
+/*
+ * GNU Sparky --- A 5v5 character-based libre tactical shooter
+ * Copyright (C) 2024 Wasym A. Alonso
+ *
+ * This file is part of Sparky.
+ *
+ * Sparky is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+ * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+ * the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
+ * (at your option) any later version.
+ *
+ * Sparky is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+ * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+ * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
+ * GNU General Public License for more details.
+ *
+ * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+ * along with Sparky.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+ */
+
+
+#pragma once
+
+#include <sk_player.h>
+#include <sk_defines.h>
+
+#define SK_LOBBY_MAX_PLAYERS 10
+
+typedef struct {
+  u8 id;
+  u8 players_count;
+  sk_player players[SK_LOBBY_MAX_PLAYERS];
+} sk_lobby;
+
+sk_lobby sk_lobby_create(u8 id);
+
+void sk_lobby_destroy(sk_lobby *l);
+
+u8 sk_lobby_add(sk_lobby *l, sk_player p);
+
+u8 sk_lobby_kick(sk_lobby *l, i8 p_idx);
diff --git a/include/sk_renderer.h b/include/sk_renderer.h
index d530ce5..ae65d27 100644
--- a/include/sk_renderer.h
+++ b/include/sk_renderer.h
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
 #pragma once
 
 #include <raylib.h>
-#include <sk_gametypes.h>
+#include <sk_state.h>
 
 #define sk_renderer_loop while (!WindowShouldClose())
 
@@ -30,6 +30,6 @@ void sk_renderer_create(void);
 
 void sk_renderer_destroy(void);
 
-void sk_renderer_update(State *s);
+void sk_renderer_update(sk_state *s);
 
-void sk_renderer_draw(State *s);
+void sk_renderer_draw(sk_state *s);
diff --git a/include/sk_gametypes.h b/include/sk_scene.h
similarity index 83%
rename from include/sk_gametypes.h
rename to include/sk_scene.h
index c0c340c..216a132 100644
--- a/include/sk_gametypes.h
+++ b/include/sk_scene.h
@@ -21,15 +21,11 @@
 
 #pragma once
 
-#include <sk_player.h>
-
 typedef enum {
-  SCENE_MAIN_MENU,
-  SCENE_GAMEPLAY
-} Scene;
+  SK_SCENE_KIND_MAIN_MENU,
+  SK_SCENE_KIND_GAMEPLAY
+} sk_scene_kind;
 
-typedef struct State {
-  Scene current_scene;
-  sk_player player;
-  u8 is_online;
-} State;
+typedef struct {
+  sk_scene_kind kind;
+} sk_scene;
diff --git a/include/sk_server.h b/include/sk_server.h
index 25178be..7bc26d1 100644
--- a/include/sk_server.h
+++ b/include/sk_server.h
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
 #define SK_SERVER_PORT         27015
 #define SK_SERVER_TICK_RATE    128
 #define SK_SERVER_MSG_MAX_SIZE 1024
-#define SK_SERVER_MSG_CONN_REQ "ping::" SK_SERVER_NAME
-#define SK_SERVER_MSG_CONN_RES "pong::" SK_SERVER_NAME
+#define SK_SERVER_MSG_CONN_REQ SK_SERVER_NAME "::ping"
+#define SK_SERVER_MSG_CONN_RES SK_SERVER_NAME "::pong::%u/%u"
 
 u8 sk_server_run(void);
diff --git a/include/sk_state.h b/include/sk_state.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7989357
--- /dev/null
+++ b/include/sk_state.h
@@ -0,0 +1,45 @@
+/*
+ * GNU Sparky --- A 5v5 character-based libre tactical shooter
+ * Copyright (C) 2024 Wasym A. Alonso
+ *
+ * This file is part of Sparky.
+ *
+ * Sparky is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+ * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+ * the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
+ * (at your option) any later version.
+ *
+ * Sparky is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+ * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+ * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
+ * GNU General Public License for more details.
+ *
+ * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+ * along with Sparky.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+ */
+
+
+#pragma once
+
+#include <sk_scene.h>
+#include <sk_lobby.h>
+
+#define SK_STATE_MAX_LOBBIES 256
+
+typedef struct {
+  u8 is_online;
+  sk_scene curr_scene;
+  union {
+    struct {
+      u8 lobbies_count;
+      sk_lobby lobbies[SK_STATE_MAX_LOBBIES];
+    };
+    struct {
+      sk_player player;
+    };
+  };
+} sk_state;
+
+sk_state sk_state_create(u8 is_online);
+
+void sk_state_destroy(sk_state *s);
diff --git a/src/sk_client.c b/src/sk_client.c
index 6805b60..dc40f82 100644
--- a/src/sk_client.c
+++ b/src/sk_client.c
@@ -23,18 +23,17 @@
 #include <string.h>
 #include <unistd.h>
 #include <raylib.h>
+#include <sk_state.h>
 #include <arpa/inet.h>
 #include <sk_config.h>
 #include <sk_client.h>
 #include <sk_server.h>
 #include <sys/socket.h>
 #include <sk_renderer.h>
-#include <sk_gametypes.h>
-
-static State state = {0};
 
 u8 sk_client_run(const char *ip) {
   TraceLog(LOG_INFO, "Initializing %s", SK_CLIENT_NAME);
+  u8 is_online = 0;
   int sock_fd;
   if (!ip) TraceLog(LOG_WARNING, "Running in offline mode");
   else {
@@ -68,9 +67,9 @@ u8 sk_client_run(const char *ip) {
     }
     pong_msg[pong_msg_n] = 0;
     if (!strcmp(pong_msg, SK_SERVER_MSG_CONN_RES)) {
-      state.is_online = 1;
+      is_online = 1;
     }
-    if (!state.is_online) {
+    if (!is_online) {
       TraceLog(LOG_ERROR, "Unable to communicate with `%s`. Exiting...", ip);
       close(sock_fd);
       return 1;
@@ -80,16 +79,20 @@ u8 sk_client_run(const char *ip) {
   if (!ChangeDirectory(GetApplicationDirectory())) {
     TraceLog(LOG_WARNING, "Could not change CWD to the game's root directory");
   }
-  sk_renderer_create();
-  state.current_scene = SCENE_MAIN_MENU;
-  state.player = sk_player_create(SK_PLAYER_KIND_JETT);
-  sk_renderer_loop {
-    sk_renderer_update(&state);
-    sk_renderer_draw(&state);
+  sk_state state = sk_state_create(is_online);
+  if (!is_online) {
+    sk_renderer_create();
+    sk_renderer_loop {
+      sk_renderer_update(&state);
+      sk_renderer_draw(&state);
+    }
+    sk_player_destroy(&state.player);
+    sk_renderer_destroy();
+  }
+  else {
+    TraceLog(LOG_WARNING, "Not implemented yet");
   }
-  sk_player_destroy(&state.player);
-  sk_renderer_destroy();
-  if (state.is_online) close(sock_fd);
+  if (is_online) close(sock_fd);
   TraceLog(LOG_INFO, "%s closed successfully", SK_CLIENT_NAME);
   return 0;
 }
diff --git a/src/sk_lobby.c b/src/sk_lobby.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b0fa760
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/sk_lobby.c
@@ -0,0 +1,76 @@
+/*
+ * GNU Sparky --- A 5v5 character-based libre tactical shooter
+ * Copyright (C) 2024 Wasym A. Alonso
+ *
+ * This file is part of Sparky.
+ *
+ * Sparky is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+ * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+ * the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
+ * (at your option) any later version.
+ *
+ * Sparky is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+ * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+ * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
+ * GNU General Public License for more details.
+ *
+ * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+ * along with Sparky.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+ */
+
+
+#include <sk_lobby.h>
+
+sk_lobby sk_lobby_create(u8 id) {
+  sk_lobby l = {
+    .id = id,
+    .players_count = 0
+  };
+  for (u8 i = 0; i < SK_LOBBY_MAX_PLAYERS; ++i) {
+    l.players[i] = (sk_player) {
+      .lobby_id = -1,
+      .lobby_slot_idx = -1
+    };
+  }
+  return l;
+}
+
+void sk_lobby_destroy(sk_lobby *l) {
+  (void) l;
+}
+
+u8 sk_lobby_add(sk_lobby *l, sk_player p) {
+  if (l->players_count == SK_LOBBY_MAX_PLAYERS) {
+    TraceLog(LOG_DEBUG, "Lobby %u :: unable to add more players (full)", l->id);
+    return false;
+  }
+  for (u8 i = 0; i < SK_LOBBY_MAX_PLAYERS; ++i) {
+    if (l->players[i].lobby_id != -1 &&
+        l->players[i].lobby_slot_idx != -1 ) continue;
+    p.lobby_id = l->id;
+    p.lobby_slot_idx = i;
+    l->players[i] = p;
+    TraceLog(LOG_INFO, "Lobby %u :: added new player to slot %u/%u",
+             l->id,
+             i + 1,
+             SK_LOBBY_MAX_PLAYERS);
+  }
+  ++l->players_count;
+  return true;
+}
+
+u8 sk_lobby_kick(sk_lobby *l, i8 p_idx) {
+  if (p_idx >= l->players_count          ||
+      l->players[p_idx].lobby_id != l->id ||
+      l->players[p_idx].lobby_slot_idx != p_idx) {
+    TraceLog(LOG_DEBUG, "Lobby %u :: unable to kick non-existant player", l->id);
+    return false;
+  }
+  l->players[p_idx].lobby_id = -1;
+  l->players[p_idx].lobby_slot_idx = -1;
+  l->players[p_idx] = (sk_player) {
+    .lobby_id = -1,
+    .lobby_slot_idx = -1
+  };
+  return true;
+}
diff --git a/src/sk_renderer_draw.c b/src/sk_renderer_draw.c
index 1a0411a..4abe4d8 100644
--- a/src/sk_renderer_draw.c
+++ b/src/sk_renderer_draw.c
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ static inline void __draw_walls(void) {
   DrawCube((Vector3) { 0, 2.5f, 16 }, 32, 5, 1, GOLD);
 }
 
-static void __draw_gameplay_world(State *s) {
+static void __draw_gameplay_world(sk_state *s) {
   ClearBackground(SKYBLUE);
   BeginMode3D(s->player.camera);
   sk_player_draw(&s->player);
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ static inline void __draw_crosshair(void) {
              WHITE);
 }
 
-static void __draw_gameplay_hud(State *s) {
+static void __draw_gameplay_hud(sk_state *s) {
   __draw_fps();
   __draw_frametime();
   if (s->is_online) {
@@ -111,13 +111,13 @@ static void __draw_gameplay_hud(State *s) {
   __draw_crosshair();
 }
 
-void sk_renderer_draw(State *s) {
+void sk_renderer_draw(sk_state *s) {
   BeginDrawing();
-  switch (s->current_scene) {
-  case SCENE_MAIN_MENU:
+  switch (s->curr_scene.kind) {
+  case SK_SCENE_KIND_MAIN_MENU:
     __draw_main_menu();
     break;
-  case SCENE_GAMEPLAY:
+  case SK_SCENE_KIND_GAMEPLAY:
     __draw_gameplay_world(s);
     __draw_gameplay_hud(s);
     break;
diff --git a/src/sk_renderer_update.c b/src/sk_renderer_update.c
index cd9a249..78afa3a 100644
--- a/src/sk_renderer_update.c
+++ b/src/sk_renderer_update.c
@@ -24,20 +24,20 @@
 #include <sk_defines.h>
 #include <sk_renderer.h>
 
-static void __update_main_menu(State *s) {
+static void __update_main_menu(sk_state *s) {
   if (IsKeyPressed(KEY_ENTER)) {
-    s->current_scene = SCENE_GAMEPLAY;
+    s->curr_scene.kind = SK_SCENE_KIND_GAMEPLAY;
     sk_player_load(&s->player, SK_WEAPON_KIND_7MM);
     DisableCursor();
   }
 }
 
-void sk_renderer_update(State *s) {
-  switch (s->current_scene) {
-  case SCENE_MAIN_MENU:
+void sk_renderer_update(sk_state *s) {
+  switch (s->curr_scene.kind) {
+  case SK_SCENE_KIND_MAIN_MENU:
     __update_main_menu(s);
     break;
-  case SCENE_GAMEPLAY:
+  case SK_SCENE_KIND_GAMEPLAY:
     if (IsMouseButtonPressed(MOUSE_BUTTON_LEFT)) sk_weapon_shoot(&s->player.weapon);
     sk_player_jump(&s->player);
     sk_player_move(&s->player, sk_player_peek(&s->player));
diff --git a/src/sk_scene.c b/src/sk_scene.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6d644ee
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/sk_scene.c
@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+/*
+ * GNU Sparky --- A 5v5 character-based libre tactical shooter
+ * Copyright (C) 2024 Wasym A. Alonso
+ *
+ * This file is part of Sparky.
+ *
+ * Sparky is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+ * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+ * the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
+ * (at your option) any later version.
+ *
+ * Sparky is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+ * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+ * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
+ * GNU General Public License for more details.
+ *
+ * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+ * along with Sparky.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+ */
+
+
+#include <sk_scene.h>
diff --git a/src/sk_server.c b/src/sk_server.c
index f64c6c9..72ebd96 100644
--- a/src/sk_server.c
+++ b/src/sk_server.c
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@
  */
 
 
+#include <stdio.h>
 #include <errno.h>
 #include <string.h>
 #include <signal.h>
@@ -98,8 +99,14 @@ u8 sk_server_run(void) {
     msg[msg_n] = 0;
     if (!strcmp(msg, SK_SERVER_MSG_CONN_REQ)) {
       TraceLog(LOG_INFO, "Connection from client (%s:%d) requested", inet_ntoa(client_addr.sin_addr), ntohs(client_addr.sin_port));
+      // TODO: check if there is a free slot in a lobby
+      u8 lobby_id = 0;
+      u8 lobby_slot_id = 0;
+      // TODO: assign him a lobby and a player slot inside it
+      memset(msg, 0, sizeof(msg));
+      sprintf(msg, SK_SERVER_MSG_CONN_RES, lobby_id, lobby_slot_id);
       if (sendto(sock_fd,
-                 SK_SERVER_MSG_CONN_RES,
+                 msg,
                  strlen(SK_SERVER_MSG_CONN_RES),
                  0,
                  (struct sockaddr *) &client_addr,
@@ -108,7 +115,6 @@ u8 sk_server_run(void) {
         continue;
       }
       TraceLog(LOG_INFO, "Connection from client (%s:%d) accepted", inet_ntoa(client_addr.sin_addr), ntohs(client_addr.sin_port));
-      // TODO: assign him a lobby with a free slot to be in
     }
     wait_next_tick(dt);
   }
diff --git a/src/sk_state.c b/src/sk_state.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e42188a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/sk_state.c
@@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+/*
+ * GNU Sparky --- A 5v5 character-based libre tactical shooter
+ * Copyright (C) 2024 Wasym A. Alonso
+ *
+ * This file is part of Sparky.
+ *
+ * Sparky is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+ * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+ * the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
+ * (at your option) any later version.
+ *
+ * Sparky is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+ * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+ * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
+ * GNU General Public License for more details.
+ *
+ * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+ * along with Sparky.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+ */
+
+
+#include <sk_state.h>
+
+sk_state sk_state_create(u8 is_online) {
+  sk_state s = {
+    .is_online = is_online,
+    .curr_scene = (sk_scene) { .kind = SK_SCENE_KIND_MAIN_MENU }
+  };
+  if (is_online) {
+    s.lobbies_count = 0;
+    for (u16 i = 0; i < SK_STATE_MAX_LOBBIES; ++i) {
+      s.lobbies[i] = sk_lobby_create(i);
+    }
+  }
+  else {
+    s.player = sk_player_create(SK_PLAYER_KIND_JETT);
+  }
+  return s;
+}
+
+void sk_state_destroy(sk_state *s) {
+  (void) s;
+}