GAME 06 · HIDDEN TIMER

Hot Potato Fix™

A quick whole-class passing game with a hidden random timer, two-strike consequences and automatic survival scoring.

GRADES K-65-15 MINUTESSOFT CLASSROOM-SAFE OBJECT
Indoor RecessQuick GamesMovement
Gameplay preview for Hot Potato Fix™

How the game works

  1. Students keep the object moving while the timer remains hidden.
  2. The screen suddenly flashes HOT.
  3. The teacher taps the student holding the object.
  4. The first result gives Strike 1; the second benches the player.
  5. The game tracks survival points and identifies the winner.

Why teachers use it

  • The hidden timer creates immediate suspense.
  • The screen tracks strikes and scoring.
  • Short rounds make it useful for awkward time gaps.