Host Cheat Sheet
Quick reference for running a smooth game.
Setup
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Arrive, find the group.
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Welcome — quick intro, build some excitement.
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Get everyone signed up. Show QR code if needed.
Wait until all names are in the lobby before proceeding.
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Check everyone's in the right teams.
Players change teams via the Change Team button. Some players (if they have a crown emoji) can also change their Team Name there.
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Select the chicken. Check where they're planning to hide.
- Must be a pub/bar within the large circle (seen in Game Setup)
- Make sure they're listed as the Chicken (orange button)
- Take their number in case you lose them
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You're the chicken — get ready to leave.
- CAREFULLY check the route to your hiding spot
- Don't let anyone else see, be overly cautious
- Pack your bag and be ready to go
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Check duration is correct.
⚠️ Be careful when saving — don't accidentally drag the map or it'll move the game area.
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Add any last-minute extra challenges if wanted.
Launch
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Press Start.
If the chicken wants more than the built-in 5-minute head start, let them leave first and press Start when ready.
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🐔 Check Chicken's location tracking before they leave
On their phone, there is a red tutorial with a button that enables location-tracking — iPhones often show an error.
⚠️ If it shows an error: Let them leave, but tell them to fix it at their hiding spot via the on-screen instructions. You can help fix it at the hiding spot.
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Check your own location tracking — it'll show success or error.
⚠️ If error: fix it when you're at your hiding spot by following the on-screen instructions. Head off regardless.
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Check everyone else is on the blue screen.
If location access denied, help them follow the in-app instructions. For example on iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services → Safari → While Using.
Answer questions, keep it relaxed.
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The 5-minute countdown ticks down on screen. When it hits zero, they're off.
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You sneak to join the chicken at hiding spot.
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Head to your hiding spot — go now, don't hang around.
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Once you're at the hiding spot, close your game tab.
Don't reopen until the end — teams might be able to see your lcoation.
Game On
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Keep the chicken company. Remind them to:
- Keep tab open and screen active (location only tracks while the tab is visible)
- Check the Challenges Feed regularly and score submissions promptly
- Glance at the map occasionally to see how close the teams are getting
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You're settled — now keep on top of things:
- Keep your tab open and screen active (location only tracks while the tab is visible)
- Check the Challenges Feed regularly and score submissions promptly
- Glance at the map to see how close the circle is getting
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Chicken must be inside a pub or bar, visible on entry.
If teams are extremely close and it's the first half of the game, hide upstairs or downstairs if you can!
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Stay inside the pub or bar, visible on entry.
If the circle is closing fast and it's the first half, tuck somewhere less obvious — but don't move unless you have to.
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When a team arrives:
- Chicken presses "Got found?" on the Map page — reveals the password
- All teammates must be physically present before entering it
- First team found = 100 pts. Each subsequent team = decreasing bonus.
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When a team arrives:
- Press "Got found?" on the Map page — this reveals the password
- Make sure all their teammates are physically present before they enter it
- First team found = 100 pts. Each subsequent team = decreasing bonus.
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After the first find, chicken stays put.
Roaming is possible but risky. Remind them to keep scoring challenges — the game isn't over.
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After the first find, stay put.
You can roam but it's risky. Keep scoring challenges — the game isn't over.
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Repeat the password process for each team that finds them.
Keep an eye on the leaderboard — challenge points can still flip the result.
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Repeat the password process for each team that finds you.
Keep an eye on the leaderboard — challenge points can still flip the result.
Wrap Up
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As end time approaches, remind players challenges can be submitted right up until the clock hits zero.
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When the game ends:
- Chicken scores any remaining unscored challenges
- Chicken presses button to share results
- Either Chicken or Host stands up (decide before)
- Announce the winners!
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Done. Return to lobby if running another round.
