> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.fanfare.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Experiences Overview

> Manage distribution-based experiences from the dashboard

Experiences are the core feature of Fanfare, allowing you to manage controlled access to products and events. This guide covers the experiences list view and common management tasks.

## Accessing Experiences

Navigate to **Experiences** in the sidebar to view all your experiences. The route is `/app/experiences`.

*Caption: The experiences list shows distribution-based experiences*

## Experience Types

Fanfare supports these primary distribution types:

| Type              | Icon     | Description                     | Best For                            |
| ----------------- | -------- | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- |
| **Queue**         | Users    | First-come, first-served access | Product launches, limited inventory |
| **Draw**          | Sparkles | Random selection from entries   | Fair allocation, giveaways          |
| **Auction**       | Trophy   | Competitive bidding             | High-value items, price discovery   |
| **Appointment**   | Calendar | Scheduled time slots            | Services, events, reservations      |
| **Timed Release** | Clock    | Scheduled instant access        | Flash sales, member drops           |

Waitlists are an access-path capability for capturing interest before, around, or after a primary distribution.

*Caption: Choose a distribution type based on your use case*

## Experiences Table

When you have experiences, they're displayed in a sortable, searchable table.

### Table Columns

| Column       | Description                                          |
| ------------ | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| **Name**     | Experience name (click to view details)              |
| **Type**     | Queue, Draw, Auction, Appointment, or Timed Release  |
| **Product**  | Associated product                                   |
| **Status**   | Derived timing state from the attached distributions |
| **Entries**  | Number of consumer entries                           |
| **Open At**  | Derived from attached distributions                  |
| **Close At** | Derived from attached distributions                  |

### Filtering and Sorting

* **Search** - Filter by experience name
* **Sort** - Click column headers to sort ascending/descending
* **Pagination** - Navigate through large lists

*Caption: Search and sort experiences to find what you need*

## Experience Timing

Experience timing is derived from the distributions attached to the experience. Use the distribution status to understand what consumers can do.

| State        | Description                                | Typical operator focus                      |
| ------------ | ------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------- |
| **upcoming** | The next distribution has not opened yet   | Confirm schedule, products, and eligibility |
| **active**   | A distribution is open for consumer action | Monitor entries, bids, bookings, or admits  |
| **ended**    | The distribution window has closed         | Review outcomes and completion state        |
| **killed**   | A distribution has been manually stopped   | Communicate status and review impact        |

*Caption: Status badges indicate the current state of each experience*

## Creating Experiences

Click the **Create Experience** button to launch the creation wizard.

1. Select a distribution type or access path template
2. Complete the configuration form
3. Review and create

See the dedicated guides for each experience type:

* [Create Queue Experience](/dashboard/experiences/configure-queue)
* [Create Draw Experience](/dashboard/experiences/configure-lottery)
* [Create Auction Experience](/dashboard/experiences/configure-auction)
* [Create Appointment Experience](/dashboard/experiences/configure-appointment)
* [Create Timed Release Experience](/dashboard/experiences/configure-timed-release)
* [Configure Waitlist](/dashboard/experiences/configure-waitlist)

## Quick Actions

### From the List

Right-click or use the actions menu on any experience row to:

* **View** - Open experience details
* **Edit** - Modify experience settings
* **Duplicate** - Create a copy
* **Delete** - Remove the experience

### Bulk Actions

Select multiple experiences using the checkboxes to perform bulk operations:

* Delete selected
* Export selected

## Experience Details

Click on any experience name to view its detail page. The detail page includes:

* **Header** - Product info, upcoming events, variant sales
* **Timeline** - Visual schedule of distributions
* **Section Cards** - Quick links to Design, Marketing, and Settings
* **Sequences Table** - Manage distribution sequences

*Caption: The experience detail page provides comprehensive management options*

## Experience Sections

Each experience has three main configuration sections accessible from the detail page:

### Design Studio

Customize the visual appearance of your experience:

* Theme colors
* Custom text and messaging
* Localization settings

*Caption: Customize how your experience looks to consumers*

### Marketing

Configure promotional settings:

* UTM parameters
* Sharing options
* Marketing integrations

### Settings

Technical configuration:

* SDK integration code
* API access
* Webhook configuration

*Caption: Access SDK integration code and technical settings*

## Sequences

Sequences allow you to create multiple distribution phases within a single experience. For example:

* **VIP Access** (Priority 100) - Early access for VIP customers
* **General Access** (Priority 10) - Open to all eligible consumers

*Caption: Create multiple distribution sequences for phased access*

### Adding a Sequence

1. Click **Add Sequence** below the sequences table
2. Set the priority (higher numbers are evaluated first)
3. Choose a color for visual identification
4. Configure the sequence's distributions

## Deleting Experiences

To delete an experience:

1. Navigate to the experience detail page
2. Click the **Delete** button in the page actions
3. Confirm the deletion in the dialog

*Caption: Confirm before permanently deleting an experience*

<Warning>
  Deleting an experience is permanent and cannot be undone. All associated entries, sequences, and distributions will be removed.
</Warning>

## Best Practices

### Naming Conventions

Use descriptive names that include:

* Product name
* Date or season
* Type indicator

Example: "Nike Air Max Launch - Spring 2024 Queue"

### Planning Sequences

For multi-phase launches:

1. Create VIP/early access sequence first
2. Add general access sequence with later start time
3. Ensure no overlap between phases if using limited inventory

### Monitoring Active Experiences

During active experiences:

* Check the dashboard for real-time analytics
* Monitor entry counts on the experience detail page
* Watch for any error alerts

## Related Guides

* [Create Experience](/dashboard/experiences/create-experience) - Step-by-step creation guide
* [Experience Schedule](/dashboard/experiences/experience-lifecycle) - Understanding derived timing
* [Experience Analytics](/dashboard/experiences/experience-analytics) - Understanding metrics