Estimate a minute game: rules and printable kit

Without watching a clock, signal when you think a minute has elapsed. The host records each person’s difference from the target.

Suggested group: 2–20
Plan for: A short round; see the steps
Bring: Host stopwatch

Set up and play

The host uses a stopwatch hidden from players. Everyone starts together.
Players keep their own timer screens away and signal once when they think sixty seconds has passed. Stay seated if preferred.
The host records each signal using the stopwatch lap function. Use small batches if the host cannot reliably record everyone.

Finish the game

Smallest absolute difference from sixty seconds wins. Both sides of the target are treated equally; ties may share the win.

Your printable materials

Original starter materials below. Print at 100% scale; turn off browser headers and footers. Select Letter or A4. Review the preview before making a batch.

Paper size

Host challenge record

Target: 60 seconds. Difference = absolute value of recorded time minus 60.

Team / player	Height cm / time s	Valid / difference
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