Beat the Timer
Stop the hidden clock as close to the target as you can.
๐ฅ 1-6 playersBeat the Timer
Stop the hidden clock as close to the target as you can.
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About Beat the Timer
Free Beat the Timer estimation game. Stop a hidden clock as close to the target time as possible - closest guess wins.
Beat the Timer is a test of your internal clock. Because the countdown is hidden, you have to feel the passage of time rather than watch it - which is surprisingly tricky under pressure. It's a fast, funny competition that works with any group, needs zero equipment, and is a great way to settle who goes first in another game. It even survives distance: on a video call, one person shares this screen and each player calls 'go' and 'stop' for their turn while the family heckles their counting.
Frequently asked questions
How does Beat the Timer work?๏ผ
You start a stopwatch that stays hidden, count the target number of seconds in your head, and stop it. The game reveals your real time and how close you were.
How is the winner decided?๏ผ
Whoever stops the clock closest to the target time - with the smallest difference in seconds - wins the round.
Can I play alone?๏ผ
Yes. Solo mode shows your time and accuracy so you can practice dialing in your internal clock.
Can we play it on a video call?๏ผ
Yes - one person shares their screen and runs the device. On your turn, say 'go' to start your hidden clock and 'stop' when you think the target time has passed - the reveal is just as funny from another country.
Is the timing accurate?๏ผ
Yes, it uses your device's high-resolution clock and reports your time to a hundredth of a second.
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