Quick Start Guide
Get your first event up and running in under 5 minutes.
Prerequisites
- An organizer account (contact your administrator)
- Access to the LokkoLabs dashboard
- Event details (date, expected attendees, venue info)
Step 1: Create an Event
- Navigate to the Organizer Dashboard
- Click Create Event
- Enter basic details:
- Event Name - A memorable title
- Date & Time - When the event starts
- Expected Attendees - Rough headcount
- Click Create
Tip: You can always update event details later from the event settings page.
Step 2: Configure Teams
LokkoLabs automatically creates teams based on your expected attendee count. Each team gets a unique color and table number.
- Go to Event Settings → Capacity Planning
- Adjust the number of tables if needed
- Select assignment mode:
- Balanced (recommended) - System distributes attendees by experience
- Free Seating - Attendees choose their own tables
Step 3: Share Event Access
Each event has two access methods:
Pre-Registration Link
Share before the event so attendees can provide their info early.
lokkolabs.com/join/YOUR-CODEEvent Code
Short code attendees enter on event day.
FALCON-42Step 4: Run the Event
- When ready, click Start Event from the event page
- The event enters Arrival phase
- Use the Control Center to:
- Play audio content
- Advance phases
- Monitor team progress
- Handle help requests
- After the final phase, click Complete Event
Phase Timeline
Events flow through these phases:
| Phase | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Arrival | ~15 min | Check-in, team assignment |
| Briefing | ~10 min | Mission explanation, rules |
| Training | ~15 min | Practice with acrylic locks |
| Mission | ~12 min | Dangerfield lock challenge |
| Debrief | ~8 min | Rankings, awards |
| Closing | ~5 min | Final remarks, thank you |
Next Steps
- Read the Organizer Guide for detailed instructions
- Explore Core Concepts to understand the platform
- Use the Audio System to customize content