Free Game Score Tracker & Scorekeeper | PointPia
A free score tracker for board games, card games, poker, and mahjong. Record rounds, calculate totals, and share results with your group.
User Guide
Learn how to use PointPia as a score and point sharing app
Quick Start
Create Game
Enter game name and player names to create a new game.
Record Scores
Enter scores for each round and automatically calculate totals.
Share
Share the URL so other players can view in real-time.
1. Creating a Game
Learn how to create a new game.
Selecting Game Mode
Choose the appropriate game mode for your use case:
Normal Mode
Scores can be recorded even if the total is not zero
Zero-Sum Mode
Record scores so that the total at the end of the round is zero
Poker Mode
Manage bets and pots as a substitute for poker chips.
Entering Game Name
Choose a memorable name that's easy for other participants to understand.
Adding Player Names
Add participant names in order. You can add more players later.
2. Recording Scores
Learn how to efficiently record scores during gameplay.
Starting a New Round
Click the "New Round" button to start a round.
Score Input
Enter scores for each player. Negative values are allowed.
Zero-Sum Mode Verification
In Zero-Sum mode, you cannot record until totals equal 0.
Adding Comments
You can add notes or comments about the round (optional).
3. Sharing Data
Learn how to share data with other players.
Copying Link
Use the "Copy Link" button to copy the URL to clipboard.
QR Code Display
Display QR code for easy access via smartphone.
Real-time Updates
Shared players can view the same data in real-time.
4. Display Mode (Scoreboard)
Learn how to use an iPad or smartphone as a shared scoreboard.
Switching to Full Screen
Click the '📺' icon at the top right to display everyone's current total scores across the entire screen. Perfect for visibility from a distance.
Automatic Resizing
The font size automatically adjusts based on the number of digits, maintaining visibility even for large scores like 10,000 or 100,000.
Share results on a big screen
When playing with a group, use a tablet or monitor as a shared scoreboard. Display mode makes everyone's results easy to see.
Useful Tips & Tricks
Here are some hints to use PointPia more effectively.
Adding Players Mid-Game
You can add players from "Group Settings" even after the game has started.
Using on Smartphones
Designed for comfortable operation on smartphones as well.
Data Storage Period
Created game data is basically stored permanently.
Handling Mistakes
While there's no edit feature currently, you can adjust in new rounds.
Common Issues and Solutions
Page doesn't load
Try refreshing your browser (F5) or clearing cache.
Scores not saving
Check your internet connection and try again after a moment.
Cannot read QR code
Try adjusting lighting and distance from camera.