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Tasks
Participants type out a short answer based on your prompt. It's perfect for quick trivia questions, riddles, reflection moments, or collecting fun, creative responses. Whether you want them to solve a puzzle or share something personal, this task keeps things simple and engaging.
How to Create Text Tasks
Step 1: Open the Deckle app or try our web version.
Step 2: Choose your game type — Group or Solo.
Group Mode: Teams are formed before the activity begins. Participants can decide their own groups, or Deckle can randomly create them using emoji matching. Each person gets an emoji and links up with someone holding the same one. This mode is excellent for encouraging teamwork and cooperation.
Solo Mode: Players take part on their own. It’s perfect if the goal is for them to explore, gain knowledge, or complete tasks independently.
Step 3: Enter the Manage Tasks page.
Click + Task to initiate.
Choose Q&A as the task submission type.
In the Task Prompt, name your question (e.g., “What year was our university founded?” or “What’s one word to describe your orientation experience?”).
Step 4: Step up your Q&A
Choose Answer Type:
Fixed Answer – Host provides the correct response(s). Players must answer correctly to pass.
Open-Ended – Any answer typed by the player will be accepted.
If using a fixed answer, type in the correct response(s).
Click Done — your task is now saved in your collection.
Tips & Best Practices
Creating a Q&A task is straightforward, but the right settings make it far more engaging and effective. Consider using these features:
➤ Add a Task Description
Provide context, a hint, or even a fun introduction.
Example: “This question checks how well you know our campus history. Think back to the tour earlier today!”
➤ Assign Default Points
Set points for each task to reward players for participation or knowledge.
Fixed-answer tasks are great for scoring quizzes.
Points automatically add to the leaderboard, encouraging friendly competition.
➤ Add a Task Image
Include a supporting visual clue, diagram, or brand logo.
Helps reinforce the theme and provides an extra hint if needed.
➤ Add a Location
Direct players to a specific place before answering.
Example: “Head to the library entrance. Once you arrive, answer: Who is the statue in front of the library?”
➤ Customize the Finish Page
Show a celebratory message or the correct answer once players submit.
Example: “Correct! The university was founded in 1853 🎉”
For open-ended tasks, you could display an inspirational or fun message.
➤ Add Multiple Fixed Answers
Accept variations of the correct answer to avoid confusion.
Example: For “How many legs does an insect have?“ Answers: "six", "Six", or "6".
Example Tasks
These examples show how Q&A tasks can range from trivia and icebreakers to scavenger hunts and branded quizzes. Each one demonstrates how prompts, descriptions, and optional features can be combined to create an engaging experience for players.
📍 Campus Trivia: Founding Year Challenge
Prompt: What year was our university founded?
Description: “Test your campus knowledge! This one’s hidden in plain sight — think back to the banners you saw at the entrance.”
Best Features to Use:
Use Fixed Answer with multiple accepted variations (“1853”, “1853 AD”).
Add a task image of the campus crest as a hint.
Customize the finish page to say: “Correct! The university has been here for over 170 years 🎉”
🧑🎓 Orientation Icebreaker: One Word to Describe Today
Prompt: What’s one word to describe your orientation experience?
Description: “Share your vibe! There’s no right or wrong — just type one word that sums up your day so far.”
Best Features to Use:
Choose Open-Ended Answer to accept anything players type.
Add a fun task image (like confetti or emojis).
Customize the finish page with a playful message: “Thanks for sharing! Every story matters 💡”
📚 Scavenger Hunt: Library Guardian
Prompt: Who is the statue in front of the library?
Description: “Head over to the library entrance and see who’s been guarding knowledge all these years. Type their name to continue!”
Best Features to Use:
Enable location guidance to send players to the library.
Use Fixed Answer with variations of the statue’s name.
Upload a task image of the library building to guide players.
Assign points for correct answers to make it feel like a mini-quiz.
