Tempo Game Clock is a game clock and game record keeper all in one. It supports Time Controls for standard booard games including Chess, Checkers, Go, Boggle, Scrabble and most Board Games where a clock is desired. And you can configure it for virtually any type of custom game time controls you can dream up (up to 16 players).
You will be able to use it for custom game shows, debates or any contest that requires separate clocks for players or teams. With a standard video cable you can project the game displays onto any television or digital video display at a performance or contest venue. Resize the game displays as large or small as needed to fit your display screen.
Here are some key features of "Tempo Game Clock":
· One to sixteen player clocks - Separate game display clocks for each player, accurate to tenths of a second. Stop and resume the game as desired.
· Player handicap - Set clocks to different period lengths to compensate for different player skill levels.
· Pick player that moves first - Player 1 (White) generally moves first, but you can pick any player to start the game.
· Delay clock - Allows for a time delay on each move before a players clock starts to count down. (set to any value)
· Load preconfigured games - Pick from many preconfigured games (ex. Chess, Checkers,...), then customize as desired.
· Spacebar completes each move - Click the Spacebar when a move is completed. Your clock is stopped and your opponent's clock begins to tick.
· Track moves - Tracks number of moves completed by each player.
· Buzzers - Distinct buzzer sounds for end of period buzzer and end of game can be turned on or off. Change them to any sound wav file on your system.
· Game logging - A complete log of all game events is automatically recorded. Save or print it for a permanent record.
· Record move notation - You can enter each move as board notation if desired. (chess example. Be5-d6) for a complete record of the game. Some tournament rules require this.
· Configurable time controls - Create your own custom time controls -- highly configurable.. A Time Control can contain one or multiple periods of play, each with its own set of attributes. Period attributes include: period length, delay and bonus time, and number of required moves to complete by end of the period and more.
· Save customized games as Favorites - Save customized games as Favorites for future use. Import and export custom games and share with friends.
· Score keeping - Keeps a running tally of player scores (game dependent - captured pieces or word scores) . Includes bonus and penalty scoring that you can configure.
· Roll one to six dice - Lost your board game dice. No problem, use the dice roller for up to 6 dice.
· Personalize with player personas - Add player personas (profiles) with screen name and image file then apply them a given player. You can literally create and save a profile in less than a minute . Use virtually any photo or image file as your avatar.
· Set custom colors - Change any of the game display colors to your own preferences.
· Game display fonts - Use any font on your computer for a unique look.
· Marquee - Add a Marquee banner for your school or club at the top of the game display.
· Use on any Windows computer - Laptop or Desktop.
· Lots more... - See the details in other sections of this Help document.
Limitations:
· Limited game play