Games & Entertainment

Board Game & Party Game Timer

A versatile turn timer for board games, party games, and tabletop sessions. Six equal 2-minute turns with distinct colours for each player — ensuring fair play and keeping game nights moving at an exciting pace.

6 segments · 12 minutes total

Segments

1

Turn 1

2m
2

Turn 2

2m
3

Turn 3

2m
4

Turn 4

2m
5

Turn 5

2m
6

Turn 6

2m

Turn 11/6

02:00

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How it works

This timer auto-advances through each segment so you can stay focused.

1

Turn 1

2 minutes

2

Turn 2

2 minutes

3

Turn 3

2 minutes

4

Turn 4

2 minutes

5

Turn 5

2 minutes

6

Turn 6

2 minutes

Frequently asked questions

Why use a turn timer for board games?

Turn timers prevent "analysis paralysis" — the common problem where one player takes far too long deliberating their move while everyone else waits. A visible 2-minute countdown keeps the game moving, adds excitement, and ensures every player gets equal time. Games like Settlers of Catan, Risk, and Ticket to Ride all benefit from timed turns.

What board games work best with a turn timer?

Strategy games with complex decisions benefit the most: Catan, Carcassonne, Ticket to Ride, Azul, and Splendor. Party games like Codenames, Pictionary, and Taboo also use timers. For war games and RPGs, you may want longer turns — use TimedFlow's professional mode to adjust the duration per turn.

Can I use this for more or fewer than 6 players?

This timer is set for 6 players. For fewer players, simply stop the timer after the last player's turn and restart it for the next round. For games with more players, restart the timer for additional rounds. Each turn is colour-coded so players can easily identify whose turn it is.

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