Shot Clock
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Tap the screen to start
Shot clock settings
Voice announcements
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Add the language pack in your system settings, or have the announcements read in English.
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The tournament timer and the shot clock share these settings.
Tap anywhere on the screen to reset and start again.
Space reset · P pause · E extend · R rotate · F fullscreen · S settings
If your device is locked to portrait and will not turn when you lay it down, R rotates just the screen by 90°.
How to use it
- In the settings, set the shot clock length in seconds and how much a time extension card adds.
- Tap the screen to start the countdown. Tap again when the action moves to the next player and it starts over.
- As time runs low the screen turns orange, then red, and the last seconds are counted out loud. A buzzer sounds when time is up.
Frequently asked questions
How many seconds should a shot clock be?
Live tournaments commonly use around 30 seconds; for a faster game, 15–20 seconds. For big decisions, players use time extension cards.
How do time extension cards work?
When a player plays a card, press «Extend» to add the set number of seconds to the time left. You can switch extensions off by setting them to «Off» in the settings.
The screen doesn’t rotate when I turn my phone.
That is your device’s rotation lock. «Rotate the screen» (R on a keyboard) turns just the clock 90°. Turn on «Keep the screen awake» so the screen stays on while the clock runs.
Can I control it with a keyboard?
Yes. On a laptop, reset, pause, extend, rotate, full screen and settings all have keyboard shortcuts.