# Players and Teams

Individual and team play with the same way in Rapua. Players can either play solo or share a single device to play as a team. Here’s how it works:

• Individual Play: Each player uses their own device and a unique team code to play independently.
• Team Play: A group shares one device and uses a single team code. Progress is tracked collectively for the team.

Key Differences:

# Getting Teams Started

1. Share the Team Code:
   • Use the steps below to copy and distribute the team code.
2. Player Registration:
   • Instruct players to visit rapua.nz and enter their team code.
   • Registered teams appear active on the teams page and will show up in the Activity view.
3. Begin Play:
   • Players will automatically be directed to the lobby to set their team name and start the game.
   • The lobby is also where players will wait for the game to start if it’s scheduled.

# Creating Teams

1. Navigate to the Teams section in your dashboard.
2. Click Add Teams to batch create multiple teams at once.
   • You can specify the number of teams to create and assign a team name prefix.
   • Teams are automatically assigned unique codes for players to join.
3. Click Create to add the teams. They will appear in the list where you can manage them further.

Rapua generates random team codes. Team names are blank by default and players will have the option to set their own team names when they start playing and enter the lobby.

# Copying Team Codes

1. Navigate to the Teams section in your dashboard.
2. Click Copy Codes to copy the team codes to your clipboard.
   • You can limit codes to specific teams by selecting them before copying.

# Distributing Team Codes

Once you’ve copied the team codes, you can distribute them to your players by:

• Email, chat apps, or any communication method your players use.
• Display team codes and player names on a shared screen or projector.
• Create “quickstart cards” with team codes and instructions for players to join.
  • Note: This is a feature from The Amazing Trace that will eventually be ported over. #46

# Deleting and Resetting Teams

Deleting and resetting teams can be done in the Teams section of your dashboard. Here’s how it works:

• Delete Teams: Removes teams and all associated data from the system.
• Reset Teams: Clears team progress and check-ins, but retains the team for future use.

Delete teams when you no longer need them. Reset teams when you want to reuse them for another game, for example, after a trial run.

# Team roles

Sometimes it’s useful for teams to have specific roles or responsibilities. Here are some common roles you might consider:

• App Lead: Scans QR codes and interacts with Rapua.
• Navigator: Leads the team in solving clues and deciding where to go next.
• Timekeeper: Keeps track of time and ensures the team stays on schedule.
• Photographer: Captures moments and memories during the game.