Appendix B: Game Runner Console

Platform Specification

1. Core Roles and Features

Game Runner Hub

• Real-time game control dashboard
• AI assistance for challenge evaluation
• Live player monitoring and communication
• Challenge approval workflow
• Emergency pause/modify controls

Player Creator Tools

• Challenge suggestion interface
• Real-time idea submission
• Collaboration tools with other players
• Direct line to Game Runner
• Challenge testing tools

AI Support System

• Challenge safety evaluation
• Balance checking
• Similar challenge detection
• Location suitability analysis
• Real-time modification suggestions

2. Technical Architecture

Game Runner Interface

• Web-based control centre
• Mobile companion app
• Real-time analytics dashboard
• Player communication hub
• AI assistance panel

Backend Services

• Real-time event processing
• AI evaluation pipeline
• Challenge repository
• Player profile management
• Location safety verification

Player Mobile App

• Challenge creation tools
• Real-time participation
• Communication with Game Runner
• Team collaboration features
• Location awareness

3. Game Flow Systems

Pre-Approved Challenges

• Player submission form
• AI initial screening
• Game Runner review dashboard
• Modification requests
• Challenge library management
• Version control for iterations

Real-Time Creation

• Live challenge proposal
• Rapid AI safety check
• Quick approval workflow
• Real-time deployment
• Dynamic modification tools
• Emergency stop controls

Hybrid Operations

• Challenge template library
• Quick-modify tools
• Real-time adaptation system
• Player feedback loop
• Dynamic difficulty adjustment

4. Data Models

Game Runner Profile

{
  runnerId: UUID,
  name: String,
  status: "active" | "break" | "planning",
  currentSessions: [{
    sessionId: UUID,
    playerCount: Number,
    activeChallenge: ChallengeId,
    status: String
  }],
  aiAssistant: {
    preferredSettings: Object,
    savedResponses: Array,
    customRules: Array
  }
}

Challenge Model

{
  challengeId: UUID,
  creator: {
    type: "player" | "gameRunner" | "collaborative",
    userId: UUID
  },
  status: "proposed" | "approved" | "live" |
          "completed" | "archived",
  reviewData: {
    aiSafetyScore: Number,
    runnerNotes: String,
    modificationHistory: Array
  },
  executionType: "realTime" | "preApproved" | "hybrid",
  requirements: {
    location: Object,
    players: Object,
    safety: Object
  }
}

Live Session Model

{
  sessionId: UUID,
  gameRunner: UUID,
  status: String,
  activePlayers: Array,
  activeChallenge: {
    id: UUID,
    modifications: Array,
    startTime: Timestamp,
    currentState: Object
  },
  communication: {
    broadcast: Array,
    privateMessages: Array,
    alerts: Array
  }
}

5. Safety and Moderation

Challenge Safety

• Location safety verification
• Physical activity risk assessment
• Weather condition monitoring
• Time of day considerations
• Group size management

Real-Time Moderation

• Live challenge monitoring
• Instant modification tools
• Emergency stop protocol
• Player behaviour tracking
• Communication filtering

AI Safety Checks

• Location appropriateness
• Physical safety parameters
• Social interaction guidelines
• Content appropriateness
• Difficulty balance

6. Communication Systems

Game Runner Broadcasting

• Announcement system
• Individual player messaging
• Team communications
• Emergency alerts
• Challenge updates

Player Communication

• Direct line to Game Runner
• Team chat
• Challenge suggestions
• Help requests
• Safety alerts

7. Mobile Requirements

Game Runner Companion App

• Quick access controls
• Real-time monitoring
• Challenge management
• Communication hub
• Analytics dashboard

Player App

• Challenge participation
• Creation tools
• Team coordination
• Location awareness
• Runner communication

8. Development Phases

Phase 1 — Core Platform

• Game Runner dashboard
• Basic challenge creation
• Essential AI safety checks
• Fundamental communication
• Location services

Phase 2 — Enhanced Features

• Advanced AI assistance
• Rich challenge templates
• Enhanced real-time tools
• Advanced safety features
• Expanded creator tools

Phase 3 — Advanced Platform

• Machine learning optimisation
• Complex challenge types
• Advanced analytics
• Community features
• API for extensions