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Software structure!

Updated on October 10, 2024

Our software architecture #

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Our Serious Games Software consists of several components, each of which plays a specific role in making your event or game a success. These components are divided into two main areas: the frontend and the backend.

The frontend is the part of our software that you and your target group / customers use directly to play the events. It includes two different platforms:

a) Our native Scavenger Hunt App

b) Our browser-based Web App

Our backend is the central content management system (CMS) with which you can create, manage and accompany your events. It serves as a control center to create events, content such as questions, tasks or routes and to adjust or monitor them in real time. Here you have full control over the design of your event and the participant experience.

The backend #

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Our backend is available at https://espoto.tabgame.de and acts as the heart of our Serious Games Software. It is your central content management system (CMS), which we sometimes refer to as an online editor. Here you have all the tools you need to design your events from scratch, manage them and accompany them in real time.

The functions of the backend #
  1. Creating events: In the backend, you can create new events and customize them to your liking. Add tasks, routes and other interactive content to make the experience unique for your participants.
  2. Manage events: Keep track of all current and planned events. You can make changes, add, change or delete tasks at any time and track participants’ progress in real time.
  3. Live monitoring: The backend allows you to monitor your events in real time. You can see the status of participants, give feedback in real time and intervene immediately if necessary.
Why “Online Editor”? #

We often refer to our backend as an online editor because it allows you to create and edit all the content of your events directly in your browser. You don’t need any additional software – all you need is internet access and a web browser.

With this flexible and user-friendly system, you have full control over the design and implementation of your serious games events.

The native Scavenger Hunt App #

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Our native Serious Games Scavenger Hunt App is available for Android and iOS devices. You can download the latest version of the app at any time from the Google Play Store (for Android) and the Apple App Store (for iOS). This app has been specially developed for mobile devices to give you and your participants the best possible experience during your events.

White label apps #

In addition to our espoto serious games app, you can also find various white label apps developed by us for other partners in the app stores. These apps are specially adapted to the needs and branding of our partners. However, if you are not a white label partner, you should always use our espoto serious games app. This is the standard app for all users who do not have a special partnership.

Advantages of the native app #

Compared to our web app described below, the native app offers some decisive advantages:

Offline availability: an outstanding advantage of the native app is that it can also be used offline. This means that you or your attendees do not need a constant internet connection to participate in an event. This is particularly useful if your event takes place in locations where the mobile network or Wi-Fi is limited.

Better performance: As the app has been specially developed for mobile devices, it generally runs more smoothly and faster than a web app. Native integration into the respective operating system ensures optimized use of the hardware resources of your smartphone or tablet.

Important considerations #

Before you decide which app you want to use for your event, you should carefully weigh up the pros and cons. The choice between the native app and the web app has a direct impact on the basic settings and the user experience. If your event is taking place in a location without a stable internet connection or you want to access device-specific functions, the native app is the better choice.

The Web App #

Our espoto Web App allows you to take part in events directly via your web browser without installing an app. This makes our Web App a particularly practical solution, as there is no need to download an app. You can start immediately by simply opening the browser and getting started – ideal for smaller events or for use in tourism, where quick and uncomplicated participation is required.

Cross-platform and flexible #

A major advantage of the Web App is that it works across all platforms. This means it can be used on any device with a web browser, regardless of whether you are using a smartphone, tablet or computer. The Web App runs in popular browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge, giving you flexibility regardless of the operating system you use.

The advantages of our Web App #

No download required: Users do not need to install an additional app, which makes access to the Web App particularly quick and easy. This is a decisive advantage, especially for last-minute or spontaneous events.

Easy to use: Our Web App is ready to use straight away and works in any modern web browser. No technical knowledge is required – simply open the browser, log in, scan the QR code or enter the link to the event and take part.

Versatile application options: For smaller use cases, for example tourism events, city tours or simple scavenger hunts, the Web App is an excellent solution.

Limitations of the Web App #

Despite the flexibility of the Web App, there are a few points that you should bear in mind:

No offline capability: unlike our native Scavenger Hunt App, our Web App only works with an active internet connection. It is therefore less suitable for events in locations without a stable network.

Limited functions: Some advanced features that are available in the native app (e.g. Professional Features) are not supported in our Web App. If you require special features, you should check in advance whether the Web App is suitable for your event and use case.

Web App as a white label solution #

Like our native Scavenger Hunt App, the Web App is also available as a white label solution. This means that we offer customized versions of our Web App for our partners that are tailored to their specific requirements and branding. For users without a specific partnership, our standard Serious Games Web App remains the right choice.

Important considerations #

Before creating an event, you should carefully consider whether you want to use the Web App or the native Scavenger Hunt App. Choosing the right platform can be crucial to the success of your event, especially if factors such as offline availability or the use of advanced features play a role.

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