When PlayTimer is useful
- Limit turns in strategy and card games
- Run timed party challenges and quiz rounds
- Repeat equal-length rounds automatically
- Measure open-ended turns with the stopwatch
PlayTimer · Turn timerTime is running.
Time is running.
Your move.
Set a turn limit or start the stopwatch. PlayTimer keeps the game moving with sound and vibration alerts.
Timer settings
Round time
up to 99:59:
Repeat roundsThe next round starts automatically after the alert
Vibration alertWorks in supported mobile browsers
Ready
Time leftSingle round
Free turn timer for board games
PlayTimer is an online countdown timer and stopwatch for board games, card games, quizzes, and party challenges. Set a fair turn limit, keep rounds moving, and use it without an app or account.
How to set a turn timer
- Choose Countdown for a time limit or Stopwatch to measure elapsed time.
- Set the round duration or use a quick preset.
- Enable repeated rounds and vibration when needed.
- Start the timer, then pause, reset, or switch to full screen during play.
Example turn
Set a sixty-second countdown, start at the beginning of a turn and pause for a shared rules question if the table agreed to that. At zero, apply your own previously agreed rule.
Especially useful when
A table needs a turn limit, repeated timed rounds or an open-ended stopwatch.
Host's tip
Test sound first, keep the tab visible and verify the timer after device sleep. Total session length depends on your game.
What makes it different
It measures time without awarding points or enforcing a board game's rules. Pair it with ScoreBuddy when you need both time and scores.
PlayTimer questions
What is the difference between countdown and stopwatch modes?
Countdown starts from a chosen limit and alerts you at zero. Stopwatch starts at zero and measures how long a turn or activity takes.
Can the next round start automatically?
Yes. Turn on repeated rounds, choose the number of rounds, and the next countdown will begin after the alert.
Do sound and vibration work on every device?
Sound works after you interact with the page. Vibration is available only on devices and browsers that support browser vibration.
Do I need to install PlayTimer?
No. The timer runs in your browser on a phone, tablet, or computer without registration.