Stop the Timer

The Custom Timer Challenge

TARGET--.--s
Players
2
Target time

Every round rolls a fresh random target inside this range.

More options — mode, bonus, rounds ↓

Game mode

Exact-hit bonus

With the bonus on, stopping the clock exactly on the target (to the hundredth, like 5.00) makes the round worth 2 points instead of 1.

Rounds

With a round limit, the game ends after the last round and crowns an overall winner by wins.

How to play

  1. Pick a target range. Every round rolls a surprise target from your range — anywhere from 0.1s up to 3, 10 or 15 seconds, or a custom range you set yourself.
  2. Start the timer. The clock hides the moment it starts — count in your head. In solo practice you can also keep the clock visible.
  3. Stop when you think it's time. The display reveals your exact time and how far off you were.
  4. Closest player wins the round and gets 1 point — or 2 points for stopping exactly on the target, if the exact-hit bonus is on. After the final round, the player with the most points takes the game.
Round 1 Runner

This round
PlayerStatus
Scoreboard — points
PlayerPoints
Code Round 1 of 5
Solo practice
TARGET10.00s

The clock shows for 3 seconds, then goes dark — keep counting. Space bar / Enter works too.

Your stats
Best (closest)—
Perfect streak0
Rounds played0

What Is the Custom Timer Challenge?

Set your own target range — any minimum and maximum from 0.1 to 120 seconds — and the game draws a random target from within that range each round. Want a 30–45 second challenge? A 1–2 second lightning round? A 90-second endurance test? All possible here.

The custom challenge is also the right mode for practising a specific duration. Set both the minimum and maximum to the same value — say, 7.00 and 7.00 — and every round targets exactly 7 seconds, so you can drill that interval until you can hit it consistently.

Strategy for Custom Targets

For long targets (over 30 seconds), count in chunks. Thirty seconds breaks cleanly into three 10-second blocks. After each block, check if you're on track and adjust pace if needed.

For very short targets (under 2 seconds), counting doesn't work — it's too fast. Instead, develop a physical anchor: the press, the pause, and the stop, all in one fluid motion calibrated to the target duration. Practice with the clock visible until the motion is automatic.

Use the two-number custom range for drilling. If you always want exactly 5.00 seconds, set min and max both to 5. You'll get 5.00 every round, letting you build a reliable technique for that specific target.

Custom Timer Challenge FAQ

What is the maximum target time?

You can set the maximum to 120 seconds (2 minutes). For targets longer than about 30 seconds, chunked counting works better than trying to count straight through.

Can I set the minimum and maximum to the same number for a fixed target?

Yes. Setting both fields to the same value gives you a fixed target every round, just like the 10-second or 5-second challenges.