One host device
Run the game, timer, teams, scoring and audience view from one controlled screen.
FOR EVENT TEAMS AND PROFESSIONAL HOSTS
Technical event hosting.
No guest installs.
GameSpark separates casual play from event operations. This section documents the host model, live-room controls, recovery and current platform boundaries.
PLATFORM SPECIFICATION
The operating model.
Concrete information for deciding whether GameSpark fits the room, devices and hosting workflow.
Browser join
Players enter a room code on their phone. No guest account or app installation is required.
2–40 players
Use a single shared screen or add guest phones for live responses and team allocation.
48-hour checkpoint
Interrupted Arcade events can be recovered by the signed-in host during the protected recovery window.
Server-checked rooms
Room creation, joining, commands and responses are checked by the live-session service.
Web and installable app
The host can use the website or install GameSpark; guests continue to use a normal browser.
LIVE EVENT FLOW
One host controls the room.
The casual game interface stays simple. Technical controls appear only after the host chooses an organised event path.
- 01Prepare
Choose teams, timer and running order.
- 02Connect
Create a room and share its code or link.
- 03Run
Control reveals, responses, scoring and round progression.
- 04Recover
Resume the owner-scoped checkpoint if the host session is interrupted.
HOST CONTROL SURFACE
Advanced when you need it.
Create a live phone room
Generate the join code, copy the guest link and monitor connected players.
Control the running order
Use one ready-made game, choose a Party Run or arrange a custom multi-game sequence.
Keep one scoreboard
Carry team scores across rounds and between games in a hosted Party Run.
Resume after interruption
Restore the protected host checkpoint and reconnect the live phone room when available.
CURRENT TECHNICAL BOUNDARIES
Plan for the real room.
- Internet: guest-phone participation and protected host recovery require a stable connection.
- Fallback: a single-screen game can continue without guest phones.
- Identity: guests do not create accounts; protected recovery belongs to the signed-in host.
- Commercial use: Professional Host includes commercial use for one named host; Event Pass is for personal use.
- Safety: the adult host remains responsible for the room, participants and venue procedures.
- Support: use support@gamesparkstudio.co.uk for technical or event questions.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT SURFACE
Planning a real event?
Request a focused preview for your venue, room and hosting workflow. Playing casually? Go straight to the game shelf.