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24H Timer
When playing with the 24-hour time control, players have 24 hours to make each move. The timer starts over at 24 hours at the beginning of each turn, and the game is forfeited if a player allows their timer to run out.
Live Timers
When playing each of the following three time controls, players are given a bank of time to be used for the entire game. After each move is made, a smaller amount of time called an "increment" is added back to their clock.
For example, in the "5M + 3S" time control, each player has 5 minutes for the entire game. The timer starts running as soon as the player's turn starts and stops when that player makes their move. The increment, represented by the second number (3 seconds in this example), is added back onto the player's clock as soon as that player makes a move.
2M + 1S
Each player has 2 minutes with which to play the entire game, with 1 second added to their clock at the end of each turn.
5M + 3S
Each player has 5 minutes with which to play the entire game, with 3 seconds added to their clock at the end of each turn.
15M + 0S
Each player has 15 minutes with which to play the entire game, with no time added to their clock at the end of each turn.
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Can I play online?
Yes. Install the Plato app on iOS, Android, or macOS to play the full catalog with friends or matchmade opponents. You can also play Ocho online in your web browser — no install needed.
Can I play with friends?
Yep. Tap Create Private Game, then share the invite link or invite from your contacts. When they tap Accept, they're seated at your table.
Is it free?
Yes — free to play and ad-free. If you buy something, it's for looks (themes, profile flair), not power.
Is it fair?
Shuffles, deals, dice, and timers run on Plato servers, not your device. Everyone plays by the same rules and no one can peek at hidden information.
Is it safe?
You can block and report from profiles or chat. Public spaces use filters and human review. Some rooms use Chat Pass to deter spam, and privacy controls let you limit who sees you online.
Live vs. turn-based: what’s the difference?
Both are turn-taking; the difference is the clock. Live uses short timers for quick back-and-forth. Turn-based gives you longer — often up to 24 hours per move in games like Chess — so you can play at your pace.
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