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Turn Order

Shuffle a fair reusable order, lock settled positions, or reverse the result for the next round.

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Quick answer

What is the Turn Order?

Create a reusable turn order for a game table in one tap. Turn Order can start from the shared Table or a local list, preserve positions that are already settled, and reverse the result when the next round should run in the opposite direction.

How to Use the Turn Order

  1. Add players directly or use the names from your shared Table.
  2. Tap Shuffle order to generate a fair random sequence.
  3. Lock any position that should stay fixed, then reshuffle the remaining players if needed.
  4. Use Reverse order for the next round or Snake order when direction alternates.
  5. Copy or share the order with the rest of the table.

What You Can Use It For

  • Board game turn order
  • Tabletop RPG initiative
  • Classroom activity order
  • Choosing a first player
  • Repeated rounds with rotating starts

Tips for Using the Turn Order

  • Set up the shared Table before the game so the same names are available across compatible tools.
  • Lock only positions that are genuinely settled, then reshuffle the remaining order for a fresh result.
  • Use Reverse order between rounds when the starting player should rotate fairly.

One order, many rounds

The generated sequence stays visible until you create another one. Locking lets a host settle a special position without rebuilding the entire list, while Reverse order provides a quick fair rotation for the next round.

Connected to your Table

When a saved BoardScore Table exists, the tool can use those names as its starting roster. The order itself remains local to the browser and can be copied as plain text for a shared screen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Turn Order use my saved BoardScore players?

Yes. When a shared Table has players, Turn Order can use those names as its starting roster. You can also edit a local list directly.

What does locking a player do?

A locked player remains in the generated order while the other positions can be reshuffled. This is useful when a host has already announced part of the order.

What is Reverse or Snake order?

Reverse order flips the current sequence for the next round. Snake order keeps the idea of alternating direction between rounds so the same player does not always get the first position.

Have more questions? See the full FAQ