Schedule a timed unlock

Before you start

• You need a step open (or a new one) in the step editor. See Add a step.
• Know the time zone where your player will be when the step should unlock.

Steps

1. In the step form, set How does this step unlock? to the timed option. Two new fields appear: Time zone and Unlocks at.
2. Choose the Time zone that matches where your player will be at that moment. This makes sure the step opens at the right local time for them.
3. Set Unlocks at to the date and time you want the step to open. It must be in the future.
4. Select Save step. The step now shows an UNLOCKS AT line with the time and time zone.

What the player sees

• Until the time arrives, the player sees a quiet screen that says “This step unlocks at” with your chosen time. They don't have to do anything — when the moment passes, the step opens and they can continue.

Tips

• Pick the player's time zone, not yours, if you're in different places. The unlock fires at the local time you set in the chosen zone.
• Use it to pace a surprise. A timed step is a great way to make sure dinner, a reservation, or a meetup reveals itself exactly when it should — and not a minute early.
• The player can't skip ahead. A timed step stays locked for everyone until its time, so there's no way to rush it.

If something goes wrong

• “An unlock time must be selected” → You picked the timed method but didn't set a date and time. Add one and save.
• “A timezone must be selected” → Choose a time zone before saving.
• “An unlock time must be in the future” → The time you set has already passed. Pick a later time and save.