Countdown timers for escape rooms
Remote Timers puts a full-screen countdown on each room's TV, controlled by the game master from outside the room. Subtract time for hint penalties, add it back for bonuses, and reset for the next group in one click. Every room runs from a single dashboard — no proprietary hardware.
No hardware to install · Works on any screen with a browser · Cancel anytime
The clock is part of the experience
Players' eyes go to the timer the moment tension rises — a laptop with a browser tab dragged full-screen doesn't hold up. A themed, legible countdown on the room's main display keeps the pressure on, and game-master control from the booth means the story never breaks while you adjust time.
How it works
Open the room's timer on its TV
Each room gets a timer URL. Open it once on the room's display and it stays live, full-screen, and themed to match your room's atmosphere.
Run the room from the booth
Start the countdown when the briefing ends. Use presets like '-2M Hint' or '+5M Bonus' to adjust time — players see the change the moment you click.
Reset for the next group
One click resets the room between bookings, and an optional auto-reset clears the expired state on its own — turnovers stay fast on busy nights.
Everything your venue needs
Full-screen themed countdowns
Big, legible timers with themes like Inferno and Neon that fit a room's mood — not a spreadsheet clock on a laptop.
Game-master time control
Add or subtract time from outside the room with presets for hint penalties and puzzle bonuses.
Every room on one dashboard
Run all your rooms side by side with live countdowns, from the booth or the front desk.
Fast turnovers
Reset a room in one click, with optional auto-reset after the alert — no fiddling between groups.
Synced satellite displays
Show the same room timer on a lobby screen or the game master's monitor — every display stays in sync.
Your theming
Brand colors, your logo, and per-room theme choices keep every display on-story.
Ready-made themes that fit the room
Simple, flat pricing
$14.99/month
or $149.99/year · includes 5 timers and 10 display connections
Extra timers $2.00/mo (each adds 2 connections) · extra connections $0.50/mo
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Frequently asked questions
How do escape room game masters control the timer?
From the dashboard on any computer or tablet outside the room. Start the countdown at the end of the briefing, subtract time for hints, add time for bonuses, and reset between groups — players see every change instantly on the room's display.
Can it play sounds or effects inside the room when time runs out?
The room's display shows a clear expired state at zero, and audio alerts play on the game master's dashboard. In-room audio isn't built in — venues that want a siren pair the display with their existing room audio.
What happens when the countdown reaches zero?
The room display switches to an expired state, and the dashboard raises an alert with an optional sound at the booth so the game master can wrap the room. You can also enable auto-reset to clear the alert automatically.
Can I run multiple rooms at once?
Yes. The dashboard shows every room side by side with independent countdowns. The base plan includes 5 timers — enough for five rooms — and extra rooms are $2/month each.
Do I need to buy escape room timer hardware?
No. Any TV or monitor with a web browser works as the room's countdown display. Remote Timers is software only: $14.99/month with a 30-day free trial.