Installation

Ready to play in minutes

Download one package, install it on a Windows PC, and open the control panel in your browser. You automatically get a 30-day free trial with every Studio feature. Paid license keys are delivered by email after purchase.

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Getting started

No programming skills needed — just follow these four steps.

1Download the package

Use the Download for Windows button on this page. Save the zip to your PC (e.g. Downloads folder).

Download package
2Extract and install

Extract the zip to its own folder (right-click → Extract all). Find install-service.bat in the folder and double-click it — it installs the app for you.

Extract and install
3Launch the app

Start Pakopaneeli from the Windows Start menu. If Windows warns about the publisher, choose More info → Run anyway.

Launch the app
4Open control in the browser

The app shows the address — usually http://localhost:5000/control. The player TV opens the same machine without the /control suffix. Links are in the control panel Links section.

Links

What you need

The basic setup is lightweight. Here is a short checklist before you start.

Computer

  • A Windows PC that stays on during the game
  • Chrome or Edge browser
  • No other installs — everything comes in the package

Displays

  • TV, projector, or monitor for players
  • Phone or tablet for control (optional)
  • A browser is enough — no separate app required

Network

  • Same Wi‑Fi or cable for controller and displays
  • Internet only needed for license activation
  • The game itself runs offline during play

Audio and video (optional)

  • You can add your own sound cues and videos later
  • Files go in folders on the PC
  • The control panel shows them automatically as buttons

Your first game

1Start the game

Set game time in the control panel and press Start. On the player display, press Tap here to start once so audio and video work (browser policy).

Control panel
2Send hints

Type a hint in the control panel and press Send hint. The hint appears instantly on the player screen — the same view you use in the game.

Player display

Technical details

Look up exact paths and file names when you need them.

File names and install folder

The download is a zip package — extract it before installing. Install file: install-service.bat — double-click is enough. The app installs to %APPDATA%\Pakopaneeli and creates a Start menu shortcut for Pakopaneeli.

Addresses and port

The server listens on port 5000 by default. Player page: http://localhost:5000/ — control: http://localhost:5000/control. On other devices on the same network, replace localhost with the control PC IP address. Links are in the control panel Links section.

Audio and video folders

MP3 audio: Music\Pakopaneeli. Videos: Videos\Pakopaneeli (mp4, webm, ogg). Folders are in the user home directory — the app creates them if needed. In Studio multi-room mode, each room can have its own subfolder.

Pro, Basic, and Studio licenses

Enter your key in the control panel License section. Activation requires internet once. After the trial without a key, the app runs at Basic level (timer, hints, limited audio).

License
Updates and troubleshooting

Download the latest zip, extract, and run the installer again — the old version is replaced. More help: Support & FAQ. We can assist remotely during first install by agreement.