About the board game timer
Keep board games moving with turn timers. Prevents analysis paralysis and keeps all players engaged. Quick turns (30s) for party games, standard (1 min) for most games, longer for heavy strategy games. Adjust based on game complexity and player experience.
Recommended times
| Quick (30s) | 30 seconds |
|---|---|
| Standard | 1 minute |
| Strategy | 2 minutes |
| Complex | 5 minutes |
How to use the board game timer
- Choose a preset, or tap Edit time to type any hours, minutes and seconds.
- Press Start Timer (or the space bar). The finish time appears under the digits.
- Press Full screen to fill the screen — handy for classrooms, meetings and kitchens.
- When it reaches zero an alarm plays until you press Stop Alarm.
Keyboard shortcuts
- Space start / pause
- R reset
- F full screen
- M mute
Frequently asked questions
What presets does the board game timer have?
Quick (30s) (30 seconds), Standard (1 minute), Strategy (2 minutes), Complex (5 minutes). Tap Edit time to set any other length.
Is it free, and do I need an app?
It is completely free with no sign-up or download. It works in any modern browser on phones, tablets and computers.