Do you love board games but wish the turns moved a little faster? The Turnkeeper is here to help. This board game timer uses flexible timers to keep your games moving smoothly, making it perfect for 2 to 20 players.

You can use The Turnkeeper casually to discourage endless turns, or in a competitive way to give every player a fixed time budget. It works as both a turn timer mode and a multiplayer game clock. Think of it like a chess clock, but designed for everyone at the table.

In Turn Timer mode, each player has a set amount of time for their turn. This feature is great for keeping casual games moving along. It encourages all players to think ahead while others are taking their turns. If you prefer Game Timer mode, each player gets a total time budget for the entire game. You can even add extra time increments after each turn, similar to increment timing for chess.

The Turnkeeper supports anywhere from 2 to 20 players and allows you to set timers ranging from 1 minute to over 10 hours. You have choices for timing, including both count-up or countdown options. The app also allows you to customize player names, which adds a fun personal touch.

When using The Turnkeeper, you can choose between clockwise turn order, counter-clockwise turn order, or even a freestyle turn order. This means you can design your game how you want. If a player is defeated, you can easily mark them for removal from the turn order.

If someone needs extra time, you can accommodate beginners or anyone who needs a little longer, ensuring everyone has an enjoyable experience. You can also make time adjustments during gameplay, such as adding or adjusting time, which makes managing the game even easier.

The app provides loud time-up alerts and helps you keep track of time with notifications on time expiry. If a player runs out of time, they are not automatically eliminated; their timer can continue into negative time. This allows your group to decide what happens next—maybe running out of time means losing the game or earning a penalty. Alternatively, it could simply serve as a reminder to keep things moving.

The Turnkeeper also features an undo function, which can be especially handy if you make a mistake. You can restore an active game after restarting the app, ensuring you don't lose progress. Additionally, you can even rotate the game board during setup, which adds to its flexibility.

Whether you're looking to speed up gameplay, fit a game into a short time frame, or run a competitive multiplayer game with chess-style timing, The Turnkeeper is your solution. Its time management features will help keep everyone focused and enhance the overall game session efficiency. Enjoy strategic thinking encouragement while making group decisions on timing, and help keep your board games fun and engaging.