Time Warp
3 stops · under a minute
Your stop time flashes on a poster, then it is gone. Ride the train and tap when you think that much time has passed. No clocks, no counting.
For entertainment only, not a sobriety or impairment test. Never drive after using cannabis.
About Time Warp
Time Warp is a free browser game about one of NYC's oldest questions: how long have I actually been on this train? A service-change poster flashes your stop time, then vanishes, and you ride a swaying subway car with nothing on screen keeping time. The car does not help either: the speed never settles, stray numbers drift by, real announcements play ("stand clear of the closing doors, please"), and pizza rat, showtime dancers, and fake-closing doors all conspire to wreck your internal count. Tap when you think you've arrived and see how far from the platform you land. For entertainment only: it is not a sobriety or impairment test, and it is for adults 21+.
How to play
- Tap PLAY to start. A poster shows your stop time in seconds, then disappears.
- Ride the car. No clocks, no counting. Ignore the distractions.
- Tap anywhere when it feels like your stop has arrived.
- Play 3 stops, then see your score.
Time Warp FAQ
What is Time Warp?
Time Warp is a free browser game about time perception, dressed up as an NYC subway ride. A service-change poster flashes your stop time (like 9 seconds), then disappears. You ride the car and tap when you think that much time has passed. The closer you land to the platform, the better your score.
How does the subway ride try to trick me?
Every way it can. The train speeds up and slows down, stray numbers drift across the car, fake numbers turn up on the platform signs outside, announcements cut in over the PA, and then pizza rat, the showtime dancers, a pigeon, a rival train, a power flicker, and doors that fake-close all take a turn at you.
How does scoring work?
Every round gives you a score out of 100 based on how close you land to each stop. Your best score is saved on your device, so you can try to beat it.
Does Time Warp measure impairment?
No. Time Warp is for entertainment only. It is not a sobriety test, an impairment test, or a medical or safety tool of any kind, and it should never be used to decide whether it is safe to drive or do anything else. It is for adults 21 and over.
How long does a round take?
Under a minute. Three stops, 5 to 12 seconds each, plus a poster and a 3-2-1 before every one. You can finish a round before your actual train shows up.
