Run a game without touching the mouse

“What are the keyboard shortcuts?”

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A live game is designed to be run entirely from the keyboard, so you can stand with the class instead of behind the laptop. A presentation clicker sends the same keys.

Space / EnterThe main action — start the game, roll, then move on

BAll banked. Ends the round with everyone still standing keeping their points

PPause. Freezes the game and tells every student device why

EscOpens the end-or-leave dialog

WORTH KNOWING

Space is always the safe key. It never ends a round and never ends a game — it only ever moves you forward.

The bell went and we are mid-gameHow do I end a game early without losing everything?
Pause a live gameCan I stop a game and pick it up again?

Run a game without touching the mouse

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