This tutorial briefly describes how Houdini MC can connect the Game Master Room with the In-Room Monitor. Please note that all the following solutions support more than one in-room screens.

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HDMI Connection: [Read More]

Server: A Windows computer
In-room Screen: TV monitor with HDMI input. HDMI Cable

Benefits: Transmit Screen, Soundtrack and Voice through one cable, Connect your in-room speakers to the in-room tv

Warnings: You need a wired connection (HDMI) from the server PC to the Room

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Chromecast Connection:

Server: A Windows computer, Google Chrome, Google Cast extension
In-room Screen: TV monitor with HDMI input. Chromecast

Benefits: Transmit Screen, Soundtrack and Voice wireless, Connect your in-room speakers to the in-room tv.

Warnings: Chromecast and Server PC must be on the same network

Minimum Requirements:

  1. A Chromecast (Average cost in Europe ~50 Euros)
  2. At least one monitor (with an HDMI port)
  3. WiFi Connection
  4. Houdini MC

Step 1: Set up Chromecast. Just follow the instructions from here

Step 2: Install Google Cast extension to Google Chrome. Available here

Step 3: Connect your speakers to the TV’s Audio Output. There is no need for wiring from the master control room to the escape room. Houdini MC transmits the main sound theme, additional sounds and more, directly to your TV through Chromecast.

Step 4: Execute Houdini MC. Click on Google Cast button (located at the top left corner of your browser). Select “Cast this Tab”. Click on settings and select “standard” or “high” resolution (based on your connection speed).

Step 5: Enjoy Game Mastering

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Wireless Connection:

Server: A Windows computer
In-room Screen: A Computer

Benefits: Transmit Screen, Soundtrack and Voice wireless, Connect your in-room speakers to the in-room tv.

Warnings: Multiple computers needed, In-room and Server PC must be on the same network.

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VGA/DVI Connection:

Server: A Windows computer
In-room Screen: A Monitor with VGA or DVI input

Benefits: Transmit Screen through a VGA/DVI wire.

Warnings: In order to transmit the Soundtrack, Audio and Video Clues, you will also need an audio cable.

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Transmit to a Tablet:

Server: A Windows computer
In-room Screen: A Tablet

Benefits: Transmit Screen, text and image clues.

Warnings: Unable to transmit Audio Clues, Video Clues and Soundtrack. Server PC and Tablet must be connected on the same network.

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Transmit to a Raspberry:

Server: A Windows computer
In-room Screen: A Raspberry, An HDMI cable and a TV monitor with HDMI input

Benefits: Transmit through the common network everything (screen, clues, soundtrack and voice) to the Raspberry. Then connect the Raspberry with the in-Room TV using HDMI. Control the soundtrack of the room by connecting the in-room speakers directly either to the Raspberry (if supported) or to the in-room Screen.

Warnings: Raspberry and Server PC must be on the same network.

Kindly refer to our FAQ section if you face synchronization issues.