Console Overview

Countdown Timer

The timer tracks game time and supports multiple modes.

Basic Controls

• Start/Pause/Resume: Control the timer during gameplay

• Reset: Return to the initial time

• Adjust Time: Add or subtract time manually

Timer Settings

• Custom Duration: Set 30, 45, 60, 90, or 120 minutes, or a custom time

• Display Options:

• Show/hide hours

• Show/hide milliseconds

• Adjust size (small, medium, large)

• Never-Ending Mode: Automatically adds time when it reaches a threshold

• Sound Alerts: Enable/disable timer sounds

Advanced Features

• Custom Time Adjustments: Save quick adjustments (e.g., "+5 minutes", "-2 minutes")

• Progress Tracking: Visual progress indicator

• Auto-restart: Option to restart automatically when time runs out

Active Players

Track and manage the number of players in the game.

• Player Counter: Increment/decrement buttons (1–99)

• Team Name: Edit the team name displayed on the Live Window

• Capacity Warning: Visual warning if players exceed room capacity

• Reset: Quickly reset to 1 player

Use Cases

• Track actual attendance vs. booked players

• Update team name for personalized displays

• Monitor capacity for safety and experience

Clues Available

Manage clue inventory and track usage.

Features:

• Visual Clue Display: See available clues as individual items

• Clue Management:

• Add clues (up to 9)

• Remove unused clues

• Toggle individual clues on/off

• Usage Tracking: See remaining clues (available - used)

• Visibility Toggle: Show/hide clues from the Live Window

• Auto-Deduction: Clues are automatically deducted when sent

How It Works:

• Each puzzle can have multiple clues

• Sending a clue reduces the available count

• Undo feature allows reversing clue sends

• Clue states persist across sessions

Sound FX

Add sound effects to enhance gameplay.

Features:

• Sound Pads: Create custom sound effect pads

• Pre-loaded Sounds: Access built-in sound effects

• Upload Custom Sounds: Upload your own audio files

• Volume Control: Individual and master volume controls

• Playback Controls: Play, pause, stop, loop

• Categories: Organize sounds by type (alerts, ambient, etc.)

Sound Pad Management:

• Create multiple sound pads per room

• Assign sounds to pads for quick access

• Drag-and-drop organization

• Test sounds before using them in-game

Puzzles and Clues

Manage puzzles and deliver clues to players.

Puzzle Management:

• View All Puzzles: See all puzzles in the room

• Puzzle Status: Track completion status

• Points System: Each puzzle has assigned points

• Completion Tracking: Mark puzzles as complete

Clue Delivery:

• Send Clues: Deliver clues to players via the Live Window

• Clue History: See which clues have been sent

• Undo Feature: Reverse clue sends if sent by mistake

• Clue Text: Preview clue content before sending

Puzzle Statistics:

• Points Tracking: Monitor total points available

• Completion Rate: See how many puzzles are completed

• Clue Usage: Track clues sent per puzzle

Player Chat

Communicate with players in real time.

Features:

• Real-Time Messaging: Send messages instantly to the Live Window

• Message History: View all messages sent during the game

• Message Management:

  • Edit messages

  • Delete messages

  • Clear all messages

Use Cases:

• Provide hints

• Announce time warnings

• Give instructions

• Celebrate milestones

Game Music

Control background music and ambient audio.

Features:

• Music Tracks: Upload and manage multiple music tracks

• Playback Controls: Play, pause, stop, loop

• Volume Control: Adjust music volume independently

• Track Management: Organize tracks by category

• Auto-Play: Set tracks to play automatically at specific times

Track Types:

• Background Music: Ambient tracks for atmosphere

• Tension Music: Builds suspense

• Victory Music: Plays on game completion

• Failure Music: Plays when time runs out

Tips:

• Upload high-quality audio files

• Test volume levels before the game

• Use time-based triggers for automatic playback

• Balance music volume with sound effects

Game Videos

Display videos to players on the Live Window.

Features:

• Video Upload: Upload video files

• Playback Controls: Play, pause, stop, seek

• Volume Control: Adjust video volume

• Full-Screen Mode: Display videos full-screen

• Video Library: Manage multiple videos per room

Video Management:

• Upload videos before the game

• Organize videos by purpose (intro, hints, endings)

• Control playback during gameplay

• Sync videos with game events

Use Cases:

• Room introduction videos

• Hint videos

• Celebration videos

• Ending videos (success/failure)

Tips:

• Optimize video file sizes for faster loading

• Test video playback before the game

Leaderboard

View and compare game performance across all sessions.

Features:

• Score Rankings: Teams ranked by total score

• Score Calculation: Based on:

• Points earned from puzzles

• Time remaining bonus

• Clue efficiency bonus

• Team size multiplier

• Speed completion bonus

• Top Performers: Highlight top 3 teams

• Detailed Stats: View comprehensive statistics for each game

• Pagination: Navigate through multiple pages of results

Score Components:

• Base Points: Points earned from completed puzzles minus penalties

• Time Bonus: Bonus for finishing with time remaining

• Efficiency Bonus: Bonus for using fewer clues

• Speed Bonus: Bonus for faster completion

• Team Size Multiplier: Adjusted scoring based on team size