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2. Manage Game

Track players, review check-ins, message, manage live.

The Progress Bar

At the top of the page, a progress bar shows how much time has elapsed:

  • Blue: Game is in progress, plenty of time remaining
  • Orange: Time is nearly up
  • Green: Time limit has been reached

The bar updates constantly, showing elapsed time against the total game duration.

Check-ins Button

The prominent “Check-ins” button shows a badge with the number of pending submissions to review:

  • Number badge: How many check-ins are waiting for your review
  • Click: Opens the check-in review page
Stay Responsive: Try to review check-ins promptly to track player progress and provide timely feedback.

Participant Cards

Each player or team appears as a card showing their progress:

What You See

  • Name: Player or team name
  • Progress bar: How many checkpoints completed vs. total
  • Time modifiers: Any penalties or bonuses applied

Filtering Participants

Use the filter buttons to show:

  • All: Everyone in the game
  • Not finished: Only participants still playing

Participant Actions

Click on the card’s Actions button to trigger related actions:

  • Send message: Send a direct message to this player/team
  • Review check-ins: See all check-ins from this participant and reevaluate them if needed
  • Time penalty: Add penalty time to their score
  • Time bonus: Give bonus time (reduce their score)

Time Modifications

You can adjust a participant’s time during or after the game:

Time Penalty

Add extra time to a participant’s score:

  1. Click on the card’s Actions button
  2. Select “Time penalty”
  3. Choose the amount (2.5 to 120 minutes)
  4. Enter a reason (players will see this)
  5. Confirm

Use for: Rule violations, unfair advantages, missed requirements

Time Bonus

Reduce a participant’s time (give them credit):

  1. Click on the card’s Actions button
  2. Select “Time bonus”
  3. Choose the amount
  4. Enter a reason
  5. Confirm

Use for: Technical issues, unfair obstacles, exceptional circumstances

Be Fair: Time modifications are visible to all players on their results page. Make sure you can justify any changes you make.

Game Actions Menu

The actions dropdown provides game-wide controls:

Send Everyone Message

Broadcast a message to all participants:

  • Maximum 100 characters
  • Appears on all players’ screens immediately
  • Use for important announcements

Good for: Weather updates, safety notices, encouragement, time warnings

Manage Banner

Set a persistent announcement that appears at the top of all player screens:

  • Enter text (up to 100 characters) and save
  • The banner stays visible until you clear it
  • Clear the text to remove the banner

Good for: Ongoing alerts, important information players should keep seeing

Wrap Up Game

End the game and finalize results:

  • Takes you to the wrap-up page
  • Shows any validation warnings
  • Finalizes all scores and statistics
Can’t Undo: Wrapping up the game is final. Make sure all check-ins are reviewed before wrapping up.

Real-Time Updates

The management page updates automatically:

  • New check-ins trigger badge count updates
  • Participant progress updates as check-ins are approved
  • Finished participants are flagged immediately
  • No need to refresh the page

Tips for Active Game Management

  • Review check-ins promptly: Don’t let the queue build up
  • Watch for patterns: If many players struggle at one checkpoint, consider sending a hint
  • Use messages wisely: Too many messages can be distracting
  • Keep the page open: You’ll receive real-time updates
  • Be available: Players may send you messages with questions