Review the code for the Game Service class provided for you. Notice the static variables holding the next identifier to be assigned for game Id$.$

Use the singleton pattern to adapt an ordinary class definition, so that only one instance of the GameService class exists in memory at any time.

Explain the purpose and characteristics of the singleton pattern you are using in the context of this application. Include this brief explanation as comments in your code. The comments will be used to communicate your understanding of the pattern you implemented to your instructor.