🕒 TICK TOCK MATH — Countdown Duel

One tick, one choice, one step closer.

In a shared race against the clock, two players (or one) fight over a shrinking pool of numbers. Every second counts. Every operation matters.

How it works: You and your opponent start with the same START number (1–10) and race toward the same TARGET (1–100). Over 4 intense rounds, you must use +, , ×, and ÷ — each exactly once — to land as close to the target as possible.

But here’s the catch: numbers drop from 10 to 1 in real-time. Hit your operator at the right moment to "grab" the current number. Wait too long? The number is taken by your rival. Hesitate too much? You run out of time and get eliminated.

⚡ Key Features:

  • Real-time Tension — A public 10-second countdown clock ticks down every round. Strike when the timing feels right.
  • Shared Number Pool — Each number (1–10) can only be grabbed once per round. Claim it before your opponent does!
  • Operator Strategy — You have exactly 4 cards: + − × ÷. Use them wisely. Once spent, they're gone for the entire match.
  • No Early Victory — Even if you hit the target perfectly, you must survive all 4 rounds. Consistency wins the duel.
  • Local Multiplayer Mayhem — Player 1 uses Q W E R; Player 2 uses U I O P. Perfect for couch competition. (Single-player mode also available!)

🏆 Win Conditions: After 4 rounds, the player closest to the TARGET wins. Too far? You're out. Everyone out? NO WINNER.

Think fast. Calculate faster. Outlast the clock.

Credit: 
Game Design:Em7:https://em7games.itch.io/,Teapoy
UI:https://www.kenney.nl/assets/ui-pack

Updated 16 hours ago
Published 1 day ago
StatusPrototype
PlatformsHTML5
Rating
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars
(2 total ratings)
Authorteapoy
GenrePuzzle
TagsIndie, Local multiplayer, Two Player
Average sessionA few seconds
ContentNo generative AI was used

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