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Ready Set Go vs Pick Up & Play

ReadySet supports different gameplay formats depending on how your event is structured. When configuring your experience, you can choose between two main gameplay modes — Ready Set Go and Pick Up & Play. Each mode changes how participants enter and play the experience.

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Ready Set Go

In Ready Set Go mode, all players begin the experience at the same time.

This format works best for:

  • Team-building events
  • Conferences
  • Group activities
  • Shorter scheduled experiences
  • Competitive gameplay

Because everyone starts together, this mode often creates:

  • More energy
  • Stronger competition
  • Shared momentum
  • Live leaderboard excitement

Pick Up & Play

In Pick Up & Play mode, participants can join and begin the experience whenever they want.

This format works best for:

  • Multi-day events
  • Festivals
  • Campus experiences
  • Public activations
  • Flexible attendance events

Players can participate at their own pace without requiring a synchronized start.

Which mode should I choose?

Choose Ready Set Go if:

  • Everyone will play together
  • Timing matters
  • Competition is important

Choose Pick Up & Play if:

  • Players will join throughout the day
  • The experience runs for longer periods
  • Flexibility is more important than synchronization