Stop the Timer

Stop the Timer: how precise is your internal clock?

Stop the Timer is a precision game where you start the clock and stop as close to 5.000 seconds as possible. It feels simple, but tiny timing errors quickly add up.

Why it is harder than it looks

Your brain is terrible at estimating short durations without feedback. Each run forces you to predict the finish, stay calm, and snap your click at the exact moment.

How to play

Press Start, focus on your rhythm, then hit Stop at exactly 5.000s. The timer reveals your exact stop time and your error in milliseconds.

How scoring works

Your score is absolute error in milliseconds, so lower is better. Only your best run should be submitted to the Top 50 leaderboard.

Tips to improve accuracy

• Count a steady beat in your head instead of watching the digits.
• Relax your hand. Tension makes you late.
• Use the same finger and timing rhythm each run.

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