Live Monitoring
Watch players progress through your hunt in real-time
What is Live Monitoring?
Live monitoring lets you watch player activity as it happens. See who has joined, which clues they've solved, and how far along each player or team is.
Accessing the Monitor
- Open your published hunt
- Click "Monitor" or "Live Dashboard"
- The monitoring view opens with real-time data
Dashboard Overview
The monitoring dashboard shows:
Summary Stats
- Active Players: How many are currently playing
- Total Players: Everyone who has joined
- Completed: Number who finished the hunt
- Average Progress: How far along players are on average
Player List
Each player or team shows:
- Name
- Current clue (which one they're on)
- Progress bar
- Time since last activity
- Track (if using multiple tracks)
Activity Feed
Real-time stream of events:
- Player joined
- Clue completed
- Hint requested
- Hunt completed
- Sync gate reached
Monitoring Multiple Tracks
If your hunt has multiple tracks:
- Filter the view by track
- See track-specific progress
- Monitor sync gates between tracks
- Compare progress across teams
Sync Gate Status
When players reach sync gates, you'll see:
- Which teams are waiting
- Which teams haven't arrived yet
- Time spent waiting
- When the gate opens
Host Actions
From the monitor, you can:
Manage Players
- View individual player details (current clue, progress, last seen)
- Skip a clue for stuck players (force complete current clue)
- Remove disruptive or disconnected players from the session
Control the Hunt
- Force unlock sync gates manually if teams are waiting too long
- End the session early if needed
Caution: Skipping clues, unlocking gates early, or removing players affects the game experience. Use these controls sparingly!
Mobile Monitoring
The monitor works on mobile devices, so you can:
- Walk around your event while monitoring
- Help players who seem stuck
- Be ready at the finish line
After the Hunt
When the event ends, the monitor shows:
- Final completion statistics (total players, completed players)
- Real-time player progress remains visible
Tips for Event Hosts
- Keep it open: Leave the monitor running throughout your event
- Watch for stragglers: Help players who fall too far behind
- Celebrate completions: Be ready to congratulate finishers
- Take screenshots: Capture memorable moments from the dashboard
Pro tip: Display the monitor on a big screen at your event so spectators can follow the action!
Related Topics
- Publishing - Make your hunt live
- Parallel Path Hunts - Multi-team hunts with tracks and sync gates