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How to implement a relative timer in a game?

I need a handheld timer for a game idea, any help?

  • I'm in a game design class and I must come up with an idea for a non-digital game (i. e. board game, card game, etc.). I have an idea; however, I'm short the timers that are needed. I require a small digital handheld timer that could count down from at least 15 minutes. I'd need add/subtract buttons (these are critical) and a start/stop button, as well as an alarm. Any ideas where I could find/build one?

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    A small digital kitchen timer should do it, yes? You can pick one up at any Target or Walmart or similar store, it'll cost $5-$10. Alarm, start/stop, minute and second functions are all pretty standard. Usually pretty easy to add time, maybe not to subtract though. Some of the more expensive, fancier ones might have more functions, try Bed, Bath and Beyond. Or a good old fashioned wind-up egg timer? Good luck!

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Check your cell phone. Mine has a timer on it under the "my stuff" on your menu, then go to "tools" and scroll through that to see if there's a timer on it.

A lot of digital watches have this feature on them. I use it to remind myself if I am cooking something instead of the timer on the stove in case I'm outside when the timer goes off. The watch I have now has a count down timer on it and it was $10 at Target. There should also be this mode on a stopwatch, but I don't know how much a standard digital stopwatch would be.

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