Stop The Clock Hire – Frequently Asked Questions
How do you play Stop The Clock?
The challenge is simple – can you stop the clock at exactly the right time?
Players press the button to start the timer and then press it again to stop the clock as close as possible to the chosen target time. It sounds easy, but getting it exactly right takes concentration, timing and a steady nerve!
What is the target time?
The game can be set with a chosen target time, making it easy to tailor the challenge to your event or competition.
A popular format is challenging players to stop the clock at exactly 10.00 seconds.
Can the timer be hidden?
Yes. For an even greater challenge, the timer can be hidden while the player is attempting to stop the clock.
Instead of watching the numbers, players have to rely entirely on their own sense of timing – making the game much harder and creating plenty of excitement for spectators.
Can Stop The Clock be used as a competition?
Absolutely. Stop The Clock is perfect for competitions at exhibitions, conferences, corporate events and brand activations.
You can challenge guests to get as close as possible to the target time, with the best result winning a prize at the end of the event.
Can we add a leaderboard?
Yes. A magnetic leaderboard can be added to your hire so you can display the best results throughout the event.
This is a great way to encourage repeat attempts and create additional competition between guests.
Can Stop The Clock be branded?
Yes. Stop The Clock offers excellent custom branding opportunities and can be transformed to match your company, campaign or event branding.
Branding can be added to multiple areas of the machine, including the game face, column, header and additional surrounding areas.
All physical branding is professionally printed and applied in-house by the JM Entertainment team.
Can the digital screen be customised?
Depending on your chosen setup, the digital display and game experience can be configured around the challenge being run.
Speak to our team about what you're looking to achieve and we'll advise on the available options.
How many people can play at once?
Stop The Clock is a single-player challenge, with guests taking turns to see who can achieve the most accurate time.
Because each attempt is extremely quick, it's a great choice for busy exhibitions and events where you want a continuous flow of participants.
How many people can play per hour?
Stop The Clock is designed for quick gameplay and high guest throughput.
The exact number of players will depend on how you're running your activation, particularly if guests are registering, entering details or having their scores recorded on a leaderboard.
Does Stop The Clock require power?
Yes. Our Stop The Clock game requires access to a standard UK 13-amp power supply.
Full power requirements can be found within the Technical Information section of the product page.
How much space does Stop The Clock require?
Stop The Clock has a compact footprint, making it particularly suitable for exhibition stands, conferences and other event spaces where floor space may be limited.
Please refer to the Technical Information section for the machine dimensions and recommended operating area.
Does Stop The Clock need to be staffed?
The game is straightforward to operate and can be managed by your own team or brand ambassadors.
Alternatively, JM Entertainment event staff can be provided to operate the game, explain the challenge, manage queues and record competition results.
Can we give away prizes?
Yes. Stop The Clock works brilliantly as a prize-winning challenge.
You could offer a main prize for anyone who hits the target time exactly, award prizes to the closest attempts or run a leaderboard competition with the overall winner receiving a prize at the end of the event.
Prizes are normally supplied by the client, allowing you to choose giveaways that complement your brand or campaign.
Is Stop The Clock suitable for exhibitions?
Yes. Stop The Clock is particularly effective for exhibition stands and trade shows because it's compact, quick to play and immediately understandable.
The competitive element can help attract visitors to your stand, while custom branding turns the machine into part of your overall exhibition presence.
Is Stop The Clock suitable for brand activations?
Absolutely. Stop The Clock combines simple gameplay, competition and extensive branding opportunities, making it a great choice for promotional campaigns and brand activations.
The challenge can be incorporated into giveaways, competitions and lead-generation activities while keeping your branding highly visible.
What events is Stop The Clock suitable for?
Stop The Clock is ideal for exhibitions, conferences, trade shows, corporate events, brand activations, product launches, fan zones, university events, office parties and promotional roadshows.
Where is Stop The Clock Hire available?
JM Entertainment is based in South Wales, with Stop The Clock available for events throughout Wales, London and across the UK.
Our team can provide delivery, professional setup and collection, with optional custom branding and event staffing available.
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