eCluesScavenger

Hunt Admin GuideWIP

Admin Tips:• Right now, admin interface is optimized for desktop/ laptops.

• Right now, player interface is optimized for mobile devices.

• Your game should have at least 5 missions.

• For optimal display, keep text as brief as possible.

• Please review following pages for step-by-step instructions, as well as a preview what the game will look like for your players.

bit.ly/eCluesAdmin

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1. Login:If you have trouble logging in please contact the SAC Help Desk:

210.486.0777 or sac-helpdesk@alamo.edu

2. Create a new gamePlease use the following naming structure:ex: ITSC 1305 004 Venkat Dept Course CourseSection LastNameex: OTS EduTech Fall 2018 Dept GameName

Please use the following naming structure:ex: ITSC 1305 004 Venkat Dept Course CourseSection LastNameex: OTS EduTechFall2018 Dept GameName

WHAT THE PLAYER SEESSAMPLE SCREENS

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ITSC 1305 004 VENKAT

Game Open: MARCH 1 - 3, 2019

Game NamePlayer Screen 1

You are now in the main editing pageThis is where you can add content for your game AND check and score game results.

Use the Save & Continue

button to navigate

through the game setup,

or toggle through the

main sidebar section,

and tabbed subsections

3. Content > Info Game Description

Send a message to your players. This is one of the first screens the player will see.

Next...

Get ready to Connect, Innovate, and Explore with our EduTech Fall 2018 Scavenger Hunt!

Collaborate and network with your fellow conference attendees for the chance to win prizes and, most importantly, HAVE FUN!

Welcome!

WelcomePlayer Screen 2

4. Content > RulesEnter your game rules and guidelines here: Ex. There are a total of 10 missions. Ex: Top 3 players with the most points win.Ex: The first 3 players to complete the game win!

Get Set..

Game RulesPlayer Screen 3

The “Note: Missions do not have to be completed in sequence. Hop around!” is default text, you do not need to enter

Enter your ACES user name

Get Ready...

...and GO, GO, GO!

Player Screen 4

5. Content > MissionsNumber your missions to help with player navigation. Ex. 01 Where is IIC Enter a point value for your game. Ex. 10 questions = 10 points each.

Get Set.. Get Set..

MissionsPlayer Screen 5

Player Game Begins. They will have a dropdown of missions display names to choose from.

Player Screen 5 drop down sample

COMPLETED: 1 of 20

Onward...

CONGRATULATIONSMVelasquez25

Mission CompletedPlayer Screen 6 + after each mission completed

Confirmation screen. Shows how many missions they have completed, then navigates back to player screen 5 with uncompleted missions.

5. Missions Cont’dAt this time, you can only have TEXT or PHOTO based missions.

6. Content >SummarySummary of Game. Download to share with team members, assist with mission proofing, etc.

Start & End times are populated based on information entered in the Setting Section (next)

7. Settings > DurationEnter Start & End Dates, and times for your game.

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ITSC-1305-004_VENKAT

Game Open: MARCH 1 - 3, 2019

Game DurationPlayer Screen 1

8. Settings > ManagersNeed multiple admins for your game - set up your game managers here

COMPLETED: 20 of 20

CONGRATULATIONSMVelasquez25

Total: 100 points

Final Player ScreenPlayer Screen 7

Note:From player navigation menu users are able to see their game LEADERBOARD

9. Preview your game as a player

WIPuse the following steps:

1. Change game duration start date and time to the present (Settings Section > Duration Tab)

2. With game active, you may use the preview link to navigate through your game as a player.

3. When finished - RESET YOUR GAME START DATE & TIME (Settings Section > Duration Tab) - DELETE YOUR SAMPLE PLAYER (Results Section > Adjust Points Tab> Select Participant > Delete Participant)

At this time, only active games can be previewed. To preview your games you will need to adjust the game duration start time to the present, then after previewing, set it back to the actual start time at which you would like to make the game active.

WIPbitly.com Creates a shortened link. If you create a free account, you are able to customize the link name

qrcode.kaywa.com Can create a QR Code that players can read with their smartphone camera

Note: These are free sites, you DO NOT need to pay to create links.

Using the links above you can create a flyer like the sample at right ->or just direct your players to the MOBILE SAC APP, Scavenger Hunt icon.

You can also copy the direct game link and send directly to your players, or use the following FREE 3rd party sites to create custom short links.

10. ShareAll games are easily accessible from the Mobile SAC APP Scavenger Hunt Icon.

11. Results > LeaderboardThe game leaderboard displays all active players and their time and points.

12. Results > Adjust Points• use the participant drop down menu to select

which player to score

• depending on question type, review text or picture submitted. NOTE: to download photo you can drag photo to your desktop, or right click and save.

• GAINED POINTS is by default the full value. YOU MUST review submitted answers and adjust & update gained points field if submission is incorrect. Leaderboard will automatically be updated.

13. Results > SubmissionsSummary of all participant submissions. You may download a PDF of this report.

THE END!If any instructions in this manual were confusing or unclear, please let us know via the feedback form on alamo.edu/sac/eclues