Summary

Key Features

• 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, 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.
• Clock flags  - Clock flags indicate when a player loses based on time expiration or not completing the required number of moves in a period (typically found on chess clocks).
• 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 avatar file.
• 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. Add a welcome greeting for your school or club at the top of the game display.
• Display to a standard TV screen  - Connect it to any TV for audience viewing.
• Use on any Windows computer  - Laptop or Desktop.
• Lots more...  - See the details in other sections of this Help document.

Figure 1. The Controller

Figure 1. Default game display appearance

Figure 1. Customized game display with club logo marquee and player personas.