Arcade & reflex
How to play Stop the Timer
Count to ten. Stop without seeing the clock.
- Players
- 2–12
- Devices
- 1 phone per player
- Round length
- About 17 sec
- Play mode
- Online room — one phone per player
Then choose Stop the Timer in the game list. No account required.
The rules
After a two-second ready period, count to ten and tap Stop. The clock disappears after three seconds. Closest to ten seconds wins; errors within 30ms tie. Missing responses time out after 15 seconds. Each player needs their own phone. Server receipt timing means connections can affect results.
What you need and how to start
This game needs one phone per player. Open Party Arcade, choose Create a room, share the room code or invitation link, then select Stop the Timer. Each friend joins on their own phone. Names are optional.
In a room, choose the game first. Everyone, including the host, taps I’m ready. The host then taps Start to begin.
Open the web app in your device’s browser. Playing requires JavaScript. Multiplayer rooms require an internet connection on every device. Use the game’s ? button whenever you want to check the rules.
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- Marble Munch — Catch the marbles. Beat the table.
- Tap Race — Wait for GO. Then make your move.
- Odd One Out — Find the different symbol before your friends.
- Fastest Finger — Ten seconds. Tap your way to the top.