Timer Device Design Examples

Timer devices are a way to track time for countdowns. But that's just the beginning! Read on for more novel ways to employ this device in your games.

Basic Countdown Timer

The Timer device is great for quickly setting up a timed goal. In this example, you’ll use an interactive Timer to create a basic traversal challenge.

Devices Used

• 1 x Timer device
• 1 x Player Spawner device
• 1 x End Game device

Set Up the Devices

1. Start with the Rivers Edge starter island.

2. Place a Player Spawner device on one of the existing platforms.

3. Place a Timer device at the top of the nearby tower.

4. Customize the Timer as follows:

   

   Option	Value
   Duration	30.0 Seconds
   Start at Game Start	On
   Success on Timer End	False
   Timer Color	White
   Display Time In	Seconds Only
   Timer Running Text	Stop the Timer before it runs out!

5. Place an End Game device in a location where the player won't easily find it.

6. Configure the following event on the Timer so that it ends the game when it succeeds (when the player stops the Timer before it finishes).