Running the Show

How to open (and reopen) the Host Console

The Host Console is where you run a game. Learn the ways to open it, what is on the screen, and how to get back to it.

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The HUD: putting your game on a big screen

The HUD is the big-screen view of your game. Learn how to open it and ways to get it onto a TV or projector.

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What players see on their phones

Players join from their own phones with no app. See the screens they go through, from entering the code to waiting for the game.

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Player limits, and what players see when a game is full

Your plan sets how many players can join. Learn where the limit is shown, the messages players see, and how to add room.

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A checklist for a smooth event

What to check before, during and after your game. These are editorial tips from the Gig Game team, not settings.

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If something goes wrong in the middle of a game

Quick fixes for a player who cannot join, a blank big screen, a lost phone connection, or a closed console.

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