Professional poker tournament blind timer with customizable structures. Track blind levels, antes, and time remaining.
Tournament time ≈ Levels × Level Duration × 1.5Select a preset structure
A poker blinds timer tracks blind levels during tournament play. Standard structure: 15-20 minute levels, blinds double every 2-3 levels. For a 3-hour home game with 6 players, use 15-minute levels starting at 25/50, increasing to 50/100, 75/150, 100/200, etc. Add antes when blinds reach 4x starting level.
Maximum skill. Slow progression allows post-flop play. Best for experienced players who want to minimize variance.
Balanced structure. Good mix of play and progression. Suitable for most home games and casinos.
Fast action. Higher variance, quicker finish. Good for casual games or when time is limited.
For home games, 15-20 minutes per level is standard. Shorter levels (10-12 min) create faster, higher-variance games. Longer levels (25-30 min) allow more play and skill. Tournament length ≈ levels × level duration × 1.5.
Blinds should roughly double every 2-3 levels. A common pattern: 25/50 → 50/100 → 75/150 → 100/200 → 150/300 → 200/400. This creates consistent pressure while allowing strategic play.
Add antes around level 4-5, typically at 10-20% of the big blind. Antes increase action by adding more to the pot preflop, making it more profitable to steal blinds.
Plan for 12-15 levels total. A 6-player tournament with 20-minute levels typically finishes in 3-4 hours. Add 1-2 levels if allowing rebuys during the first few levels.
At level change: (1) Announce new blinds, (2) New blinds apply to the next hand dealt, (3) Color up small chips if needed, (4) If break scheduled, pause play. Give 1-minute warning before changes.