Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Board Score tools.
Score Counter
Open the Score CounterHow many players can I track with the Score Counter?
There is no limit. You can add as many players as you want, and each one is given a distinct colour so rows stay easy to tell apart on a phone screen.
Will my scores be saved if I close the browser?
Yes. All scores are saved to your browser's local storage, so you can close the tab and come back later without losing the game.
Can I undo a scoring mistake?
Yes. Tap Undo to reverse the last score change. The full history is tracked, so you can undo several actions in a row.
How do I reorder players in the Score Counter?
Drag the grip handle on the left of any player row. This lets you match the on-screen order to the seating order at the table.
What do the increment buttons do?
Each player row has +1, +5 and +10 buttons along with matching minus buttons, so you can apply both small and large scoring swings without repeated tapping.
Chess Clock
Open the Chess ClockWhat Chess Clock presets are available?
Seven presets are included: 1+0 (Bullet), 3+2 (Blitz), 5+0 (Blitz), 10+0 (Rapid), 10+5 (Rapid), 15+10 (Rapid) and 30+0 (Classical). You can also set any custom time and increment.
How does the chess clock increment work?
The increment adds time to your own clock after each move you complete. In a 3+2 game each player starts with 3 minutes and gains 2 seconds per move, which stops games being decided purely by hand speed.
How do I switch turns on the Chess Clock?
After making your move, tap your own side of the clock. That stops your timer and starts your opponent's. The active side is highlighted so it is clear whose turn it is.
What happens when chess clock time runs out?
The clock stops and the other player is shown as the winner. On phones that support it you will also feel a vibration alert.
Does the screen stay on during a chess game?
Yes. While a game is running the clock requests a screen wake lock in supported browsers, so your device will not dim or lock partway through a game.
Dice Roller
Open the Dice RollerWhat dice types are supported?
d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20 and d100. You can add several of each and roll different types together in a single throw.
Do I need to know dice notation like 2d6?
No. Tap the plus button on each die to build your roll visually. Dice notation is still available under the Advanced panel if you prefer typing it.
What does d20 or 2d6 actually mean?
The d stands for die and the number after it is how many sides it has, so a d20 gives a result from 1 to 20. A number in front is how many to roll, so 2d6 means roll two six-sided dice and add them together.
Are the dice rolls truly random?
Yes. Each die is rolled independently using the browser's cryptographic random number generator, giving a uniform chance across every face.
What do the coloured dice results mean?
Green marks a maximum roll on that die and red marks a natural 1, which makes critical successes and failures easy to spot in role-playing games.
Is dice roll history saved?
Yes. Your last 50 rolls are stored locally and survive a page reload, and you can clear them at any time.
Coin Flip
Open the Coin FlipIs the coin flip fair?
Yes. Every flip is an independent draw with an exact 50/50 chance of heads or tails, with no memory of previous results.
Does the animation decide the result?
No. The outcome is determined first, then the coin is spun to land on that face. The animation is presentation only and cannot change what you get.
Why do I sometimes see long streaks of one side?
Streaks are normal in random sequences. Because each flip is independent, five heads in a row does not make tails more likely next. Over many flips the split converges towards 50 percent.
Is the coin flip history saved?
Yes. Your last 100 flips are kept locally along with running percentages for heads and tails, and you can clear them whenever you like.
Player Picker
Open the Player PickerHow does the random player selection work?
A winner is chosen by a random number generator before the wheel starts moving, and the wheel is then rotated so it lands on that name.
How many names can I add to the wheel?
As many as you like, with a minimum of two. The wheel divides into equal slices automatically, so every entry keeps an identical chance of being picked.
Are my players saved in the Player Picker?
Yes. Your list is stored in your browser, so a regular game group only has to type their names once.
Can I use the Player Picker for things other than players?
Yes. Entries are just text, so it works equally well for chores, prize draws, restaurants or any shortlist where you want an impartial choice.
Life Counter
Open the Life CounterHow many players can the Life Counter track?
Between 2 and 8 players. Each gets a colour-coded panel, and the grid reflows from two columns on phones up to four on larger screens.
What starting life totals are available?
20, 30, 40 and 50. Standard one-on-one Magic formats begin at 20, Commander at 40, and Two-Headed Giant commonly at 30.
Is my life counter game saved if I close the browser?
Yes. Life totals and the player configuration are stored locally, so you can close the tab mid-game and return to the same state.
Can I use the Life Counter for Commander games?
Yes. Set the player count to 4 and the starting total to 40 for a standard Commander pod.
What other games does it work for?
Any game that tracks life or hit points, including Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokémon TCG and tabletop RPG combat.