Fun group game

Camel Derby

Based on the amusement park game. The host can control from a laptop or handheld device. The playing board can be displayed via a laptop or via web browser on your TV.

You need

Big screen / projector
Laptop OR a TV/Firestick with web browser
Phone/tablet or a second browser window on your laptop
Internet access

Quick start

Open the Game Screen on the big screen
Fullscreen the game (F11)
Open a Controller on your laptop/phone

Tip: If you’re using one laptop + a connected TV, “Extend” your desktop so you can keep the controller on your laptop while the game runs full-screen on the TV.

Setup

One laptop only

Laptop + handheld

TV + handheld

Setting up using one laptop only:

Connect your big screen to your laptop via HDMI.
Extend the desktop onto the second screen (so you can move windows between screens).
Launch the Game Screen, move it to the big screen, press F11 to fullscreen.
Open a new browser window, log in again, then launch the Laptop Controller and keep it on your laptop screen.

Windows help: Set up multiple displays

Setting up using a laptop and a handheld device:

Connect your big screen to your laptop via HMDI.
Launch the Game Screen and press F11 to fullscreen.
On your phone/tablet, log in and launch the Handheld Controller.
Bookmark the controller page for next time.

Setting up using a tv and a handheld device:

Open a browser on your TV or FireStick.
Go to camel.bsgtv.app
On your phone/tablet, log in and launch the Handheld Controller.
If the pair code shows on the TV enter it in the controller to pair.
Click on FULL SCREEN button.
If cookies are set on your TV it will now remember.

How to play

On the controller, set the length of the race - 30 is a good starting point.
Get players to scan the QR code either on the sreen or your controller. They can then input their name.
Players can practice while they wait.
Collect entrance money from all entrants.
Tell the players to stop practicing, countdown and press the START button when you're ready.
PLayers roll their balls to score points and move their numbered camels along
The winner is the first to the finish line.
If you are playing on, RESET the game and start again!

Notes for the host

Once you have the bar code on your controller, invite your guests to scan and join.
Once everyone has paid, stop the practice and do a short countdown to start the game.
Commentate through the game, who is in the lead, who's moving faster.
Announce the winner