How to Host Initials Game Live

So you want to be an Initials Game Live host? Great choice! This guide, and the pages that follow, will outline everything you'll need to know to become a successful IGL host. 

Before You Arrive

First, your pregame checklist: 

• On the day of your event, double-check the location, travel time, and event time. You are expected to arrive on-site at least 20 minutes prior to the game's start time. 
• Make sure you have a stack of IGL instruction cards (pictured at left). These cards help your teams/players navigate to the game website (play.initialsgamelive.com) and create an account. They include a space to write down your game's join code. Make sure you bring a pen or a Sharpie to jot down this four-digit code on each card you hand out. 
• Bring the tablet/phone/device you will use to run the game. Make sure it is fully charged. Even if it is, bring an extra charging cable. You will need to plug thisdevice into a sound system; Apple users should keep a dongle handy. 
• If you are unfamiliar with the sound system at your venue or other venue-specific particulars, please review the venue's ICOE document. 
• If you are DJing music between rounds, make sure you have a playlist ready to go.  

If you do not have any app instruction cards or you're running low, reach out to Chuck (chuck@triviamafia.com) or Sam (sam@triviamafia.com) right away to get more. You can also order more when you fill out your host feedback. 

Set-Up & Pre-Game

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Run of Show 

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Running the Game

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End of Game & Prizes

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Not Done Yet! The Host Feedback Form

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