Core Concepts

Understanding the key concepts that power LokkoLabs experiences.

The Spy Theme

LokkoLabs delivers team-building experiences wrapped in a spy agency narrative. Participants become secret agents attending CONTROL Academy for elite training in lock-picking and infiltration.

This theming extends throughout the platform:

Codenames - Each attendee receives a spy codename (e.g., "Shadow Falcon")
Agent Numbers - Unique identifiers (#10 - #99)
Cover Jobs - Humorous fake professions (e.g., "Artisanal Cheese Whisperer")
Missions - The main challenge phases
Ranks - Performance-based titles ("Elite Operative", "Senior Agent", etc.)

Agent Identity System

Each participant receives a unique, generated identity with three components:

Codename

Adjective + Animal

Shadow Falcon

225 combinations

Agent Number

Two-digit identifier

#42

90 numbers (10-99)

Cover Job

Adjective + Noun + Role

Artisanal Cheese Whisperer

7,500 combinations

Total unique identities: 1.68 million+ combinations

Event Phases

Events progress through a fixed sequence of phases. Each phase has specific content, timing, and attendee expectations.

Pre-Registration

async

Collect attendee info before event day

Arrival

~15 min

Day-of check-in, identity generation, team seating

Briefing

~10 min

Mission context, rules explanation, equipment overview

Training

~15 min

Practice with acrylic training locks

Mission

~12 min

Timed challenge on the Dangerfield lock

Debrief

~8 min

Results reveal, rankings, awards ceremony

Closing

~5 min

Final remarks, certifications, farewell

Completed

terminal

Event finished, data preserved

Team Organization

Attendees are organized into teams, each assigned to a physical table. Teams are identified by color and number.

Red

Blue

Green

Yellow

Purple

Orange

Pink

Cyan

For larger events, colors can be reused with section numbers (Red 1, Red 2, etc.)

Content Segments

Each phase is composed of segments - individual content units that can contain audio, media, and activities.

Type	Purpose	Example
Intro	Phase introduction	"Welcome to Training..."
Instruction	Step-by-step guidance	"Pick up your tension wrench..."
Action	Attendee activity	"Practice picking for 3 minutes"
Checkpoint	Progress confirmation	"Tap when ready to continue"
Transition	Phase handoff	"Moving to the next phase..."
Completion	Phase wrap-up	"Training complete!"

Content Delivery Modes

Events can deliver audio content in three different ways:

Central Audio

Room speakers or video call. Organizer controls pace.

Best for: Large venues, hybrid events

Phone Synced

Audio on phones, organizer controls timing.

Best for: Quiet venues, intimate groups

Self-Paced

Attendees control their own progression.

Best for: Async training, demos

Intelligence Network (Hunt Game)

An optional networking mechanic that encourages attendees to meet each other:

Each agent receives target "dossiers" (cover jobs to identify)
Agents ask around: "Who is the Quantum Cheese Diplomat?"
When meeting the target, agents log contact using Noun + Emoji
Agents collect the target's mascot emoji
Team leaderboards show progress

The hunt is available throughout the event via a floating "Passport" button.

Ranking System

After the mission, teams are ranked by completion time and assigned spy-themed titles:

Rank	Title	Commentary
1st	Elite Operatives	Top of the class. CONTROL is impressed.
2nd	Senior Agents	Distinguished service. Promotion pending.
3rd	Proven Assets	Solid fieldwork. Keep it up.
Middle	Field Assets	Reliable operatives in the network.
Last	Sleeper Agents	Playing the long game. Very long.

Next Steps

Learn how to run an event as an organizer
Understand the audio system
Explore the platform architecture