How to use a chess clock for other games

Timing other games with a chess clock is possible with some unusual technique. Besides games such as chess, go, and scrabble for example, you could time rummikub or just about any other game with a simple countdown/auto reset method. But how, is not so obvious. So I created this video.

Category:

Gaming

Tags:

• chess clock
• timing games
• gamer timer
• game clock

[thechesshouse]

I think you'll need the pro for that.

[thechesshouse]

I'd say the main difference is slightly fewer modes, no delay, and the blue Scholastic version is slightly lighter weight and more plastic parts. Less of a solid feel.

[thechesshouse]

You are welcome. I can shoot more demos about clocks if you have questions.

[seren6ipity]

Thanks for the vid! Would you know if the clock can be set to show seconds even when 20+ minutes are remaining. By default it shows seconds only when time is less than 20 minutes. Thanks!

[KatmanduLive]

I also tried to edit 6A mode as a rummikub type timer, however I realized this was a weak solution. As programmed in the video, the total time is actually 121 seconds for each player. And it looks visually crappy (showing 1 second for the side not timing). I figured out that the 5A BRONSTEIN mode is the correct solution (edit 2 minute time and 2 minute add). I'm also surprised you didn't show how to make 6B mode a perfect Scrabble timer or a pure Count UP timer. Time to make a new video guys.

[ethomfactusest]

this video has been absolutly amzing in helping set the delay. Thanks

[ethomfactusest]

I have just bought myself one of these, and will probably have questions. Your input looks very very helpful indeed. Many thanks

[beefVSchicken]

cool thanx i was wondering which to purchase and the mode on this video u were demonstrating on i needed that mode so i was hoping that the blue scholastic clock had that same mode.

[beefVSchicken]

I got a question: Is the saitek blue Scholastic competion game clock different from the saitek competiton pro game clock III? If so, whats the difference?

[kadsawy]

Hey Raphael! Thanks for the vids!