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Tempest Non-Tournament Chess Clock – Phone-Dock Hybrid Timer with App Included
Tempest Non-Tournament Chess Clock – Phone-Dock Hybrid Timer with App Included
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Meet Tempest: A Smarter Way to Time Board Games
Tempest reimagines the chess clock as a sleek, phone-powered display. Rather than a traditional timer with cords and batteries, Tempest blends a weighted, all-black dock with a free companion app. Your phone becomes the timing display, while the durable rocker base keeps the setup stable through quick moves and tense moments. It’s designed for casual play, game nights, and quick-paced matches across a variety of games.
Key ideas at a glance: a modern dock meets a flexible app, offering a quiet, readable timer that adapts to different games and moods. No clutter, no manual fuss—just the right pacing for your next round.
- Smarter timing for more than just chess: choose analog or digital faces, set custom player colors, and explore modes for Chess960, Go with byo-yomi or Fischer timing, Backgammon scoring, Scrabble OT, and more.
- Voice guidance and language options: countdowns are voiced in eight languages, helping players stay on pace in multilingual groups.
- Multi-game pacing with ease: 1v1, multiplayer modes, and a dedicated pace-keeper for diverse table setups.
Design that fits your table and your taste
The dock is finished in an all-black vegan leather look with a reinforced, ultra-stable weighted base. A non-slip grip keeps the setup steady even during frantic time scrambles, so you can focus on the game, not the timer.
- Effortless setup in seconds: swipe to set blitz, increments, delays, or multi-period tournaments. No manuals, no fiddly buttons—just dock it and rock it.
- Future-ready timing: the included Tempest iOS and Android app updates for free, continuously expanding game modes and features without a new hardware purchase.
Whether you’re playing casual chess, Go, Backgammon, or party-style board games, Tempest aims to help you run a smoother, more engaging game night. The timer doesn’t promise outcomes; it offers flexible possibilities—more control over pacing, more room for strategic thinking, and a setup that respects your time.
FAQ
Q: What games and modes does Tempest Clock support?
A: Supports chess with analog/digital faces, Chess960, Go timing, Backgammon, Scrabble OT, and more via the app.
Q: How does the phone-dock design work?
A: Dock your phone into the weighted base, launch the free Tempest app, and select your timing mode.