How does a player open and close the Pod?

The Sqord Pod is made to be waterproof out of the factory, and as a result, it can be closed up pretty tightly.

If you have difficulty opening your Pod, try using two hands - pressing the Pod tightly between the lower parts of your palms. Squeeze and turn. 

This technique also works well for closing the Pod tightly.

Remember, when you close it, you need to close it very tightly, so that there is no gap between the upper and lower shell.