How do timeouts work

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Michael Le
Michael Le Asked 4 years ago

When I play at home, I sometimes get a little tired. Is there such thing as time outs? If there is, how does it work?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 4 years ago

Hi Michael,

There are timeouts.  Both players get one timeout per match.  The timeout lasts for 1 minute.

The player that calls the timeout can end the timeout any time during the 1 minute and then the other player has to return to play as well.


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Michael Le

Michael Le Posted 4 years ago

So, if it was during my timeout, and I ended it. No matter what they are doing, my opponent has to continue playing.


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 4 years ago

Yes that is right.  They need to come straight back to the table and continue.


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