Most of our games involve a degree of scoring and skill. This is for our more competitive-minded players to enjoy.
Due to this, our games include a timer. A timer is a clock that evaluates the time taken to complete a round in a game, or a puzzle such as a Sudoku, a Jigsaw or a Crossword. Timers are in place so that a better performance in a lower amount of time to complete a puzzle or a game round, provides players with a time bonus in their final score.
This allows players to compete for higher places in the leaderboard. Timers are a very important part of each of our games, and because of this, they cannot be disabled in most of them.
It is quite hard to disengage the way these games function from the timer, as it's an integral part of the game's own design. Due to this, even if an experience could be offered without a timer, with many of our games, it would not make sense according to the challenge the game has to offer.
If you feel like you're currently unable to achieve your desired score, or finish the game before the time provided, check out our Support section on each game. We have tips to let you know how to best play them. Game Guides Portal
We still understand the need that some players have for a more relaxed experience. Should you feel like Arkadium should have more games without timers, be sure to contact Arkadium Support to let us know this. We're always happy to hear player feedback!
Due to popular demand, we've started creating timer-free versions of some of your favorite games. Mahjongg Solitaire II: Legends allows you to play Mahjongg Solitaire entirely free of timer restrictions.
NOTE: Some games such as Hurdle do not contain a timer, as their scoring systems do not take time into account. Others contain a level-progression system and won't involve a timer. However, many also will not interact with the leaderboard.