equipment$12–18used in 1 side quest

Kitchen timer with alarm

Mechanical or digital countdown device with audible alert. Manages time blocks without the distraction and authority issues of phone-checking.

What to look for

  1. 1Loud alarm audible across typical rooms (70+ decibels)
  2. 2Magnetic back for appliance mounting at eye level
  3. 3Large, glanceable display readable from 10+ feet
  4. 4Physical buttons for quick adjustment without menus

Skip

  • Timers requiring multiple button presses to set common intervals
  • Quiet beeps suitable only for quiet kitchens
  • Battery compartments that need screwdrivers to open

Used for: Teaching rotation management · Skill-swap session timing · Group activity transitions · Workshop segment boundaries

Side quests that use it

Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.