What Is Score Keeper?

Score Keeper is an easy-to-use tool for tracking scores during any game. Whether you're playing a board game, card game, or keeping score for a casual sports match, this tool replaces pen and paper with a clean, organized scoreboard that works on any device.

Add as many players as you need, assign custom colors for quick identification, and track every point change across multiple rounds. The built-in timer and history panel make it a complete game companion.

Who Should Use This Tool?

Board Game Enthusiasts

Keep track of scores in games like Scrabble, Catan, or Monopoly

Card Game Players

Score card games like Rummy, Bridge, or Uno

Sports Groups

Track points for pickup basketball, volleyball, or other casual games

Party Hosts

Manage scores for trivia nights, party games, or team competitions

Teachers

Keep score for classroom games and quizzes

Key Highlights

Unlimited Players

Add as many players as your game requires, each with a unique color

Quick Scoring

Large +/- buttons and preset values make scoring fast and easy

Round Tracking

Organize scoring by rounds with a dedicated round counter

Full History

Review every score change with timestamps and round markers

Built-in Timer

Count up or set a countdown for timed rounds

Auto-Save

Your game is saved automatically, so you can close the browser and come back later

Your Data Stays Private

100% Privacy Guaranteed: All game data is stored locally in your browser. No server uploads, no account required, and no tracking.

No server - Scores are never sent anywhere
No account - No sign-up or login required
No tracking - We don't collect any usage data

Table of Contents

1. What Is Score Keeper?
2. How to Use Score Keeper
3. Features and Capabilities
4. Frequently Asked Questions

How to Use Score Keeper

Getting started is simple. Add players, start scoring, and let the tool handle the rest.

Adding Players

Click Add Player

Click the Add Player button at the bottom of the screen

Enter Name

Type the player's name in the popup dialog

Choose Color

Select a color from the palette to identify the player

Confirm

Click Add to create the player card

Each player appears as a card with their chosen color stripe at the top, making it easy to identify everyone at a glance.

Scoring Points

There are three ways to change a player's score:

Quick +/- Buttons

Click the green + button to add 1 point, or the red - button to subtract 1 point. Perfect for games with single-point increments.

Preset Score Values

Use the preset buttons below the score display for larger changes: +5 +10 +25 +50 +100

Direct Score Entry

Click directly on the score number to type any specific value. Press Enter to confirm or Escape to cancel.

Visual Feedback: Each score change shows a floating animation (+1, -1, etc.) so you can confirm the action visually.

Managing Rounds

Click the Round button in the toolbar to advance to the next round. The round number updates automatically and is recorded in the score history, making it easy to review scores round by round.

Using the Timer

Open Timer

Click the Timer button in the toolbar to show the timer panel

Choose Mode

Select Count Up (stopwatch) or Countdown mode

Set Duration

For countdown, select a preset time (1, 3, 5, or 10 minutes) or set a custom duration

Start Timer

Press the play button to start, and press again to pause. When countdown reaches zero, you'll hear a notification

Viewing History

Click History in the toolbar to open the score history sidebar. It shows every score change with the player name, time, current total, and the amount changed. Round dividers help you navigate between rounds.

Other Useful Features

Undo - Click the undo button to reverse the last score change
Sort - Sort players by highest or lowest score with one click
Random Picker - Randomly select a player, great for deciding who goes first
Game Title - Tap the title area at the top to name your game session
Edit Player - Click the menu icon on any player card to edit their name, color, or remove them
Reset - Choose to reset scores only (keep players) or start a completely new game

Features and Capabilities

Score Keeper is designed to be a complete game scoring companion, with features that cover everything from quick casual games to longer multi-round sessions.

Player Management

Unlimited Players

Add as many players as your game needs

Custom Colors

Choose from a palette of distinct colors for each player

Color Stripe

Each player card has a colored stripe at the top for instant identification

Edit Anytime

Change a player's name or color mid-game through the card menu

Remove Players

Remove individual players without affecting others

Flexible Scoring

Plus/Minus Buttons

Color-coded buttons (green for +, red for -) for quick 1-point changes

Score Presets

Preset buttons for +5, +10, +25, +50, and +100 point increments

Direct Input

Click the score display to type any exact value

Score Animations

Visual feedback with floating indicators and score bump effects

Undo Support

Reverse the most recent score change with a single click

Round Management

Round Counter - Prominent round button in the toolbar shows the current round
Next Round - Advance rounds with one click, automatically recorded in history
Round Dividers - History sidebar shows clear round boundaries for easy review

Sorting and Ranking

Sort by Score

Sort players from highest to lowest or lowest to highest

Rank Badges

Top 3 players automatically receive gold, silver, and bronze badges

Toggle Sort

Click sort again to cycle through high, low, and original order

Random Player Picker

Random Selection - Randomly pick a player from the group
Full-Screen Result - Selected player name displayed prominently in an overlay
Fair Selection - Uses randomization for unbiased picks

Built-in Timer

Count Up Mode

Stopwatch that counts forward, useful for tracking total game time. Perfect for games where you want to monitor how long each round or the entire session takes.

Countdown Mode

Quick Presets - 1, 3, 5, and 10 minute presets for common game timers
Custom Duration - Enter any custom time in minutes or minutes:seconds format
Completion Alert - Notification when countdown reaches zero

Timer Controls

Pause and Resume - Pause the timer at any point and resume when ready
Reset Function - Start over with a fresh timer
Independent Operation - Timer works separately from scoring

Score History

Detailed Log

Every score change recorded with player name, time, and amount

Running Totals

See each player's total score at every point in the game

Round Markers

Clear dividers between rounds for organized review

Sidebar Panel

History opens in a slide-in sidebar on desktop, bottom sheet on mobile

Auto-Save and Persistence

Never Lose Your Progress: Game state is automatically saved to browser storage after every change, including scores, players, timer state, and game title.

Automatic Saving - Game state saved to browser storage after every change
Resume Later - Close the browser and come back to continue your game
Timer Persistence - Timer state is also saved and restored

Game Title

Optional Title - Add a custom game title at the top of the scoreboard
Inline Editing - Click to edit, press Enter to save, Escape to cancel
Saved with Game - Title is included in the auto-save data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many players can I add?

There is no hard limit on the number of players. You can add as many as your game requires. The player cards arrange themselves in a responsive grid that adapts to your screen size.

Will my game be saved if I close the browser?

Yes. Score Keeper automatically saves your game state (players, scores, round number, history, timer, and game title) to your browser's local storage after every change. When you return, your game will be exactly where you left it.

How do I enter a specific score instead of using +1/-1?

Click directly on the score number displayed on any player card. A text input will appear where you can type the exact score value. Press Enter or click away to confirm.

What's the difference between "Reset Scores" and "New Game"?

When you click the reset button, you get two options:

Reset Scores

Partial Reset

Sets all player scores back to zero
Clears history
Keeps the same players and their colors

New Game

Complete Reset

Removes all players
Clears all scores and history
Removes game title
Fresh start from scratch

Can I use the timer independently from scoring?

Yes. The timer works independently. You can start, pause, and reset the timer without affecting any scores. It's useful as a standalone game timer even if you're keeping score mentally.

How does the countdown timer work?

Switch the timer to Countdown mode, then select a preset duration (1, 3, 5, or 10 minutes) or click Custom to enter your own time. Press play to start the countdown. When it reaches zero, you'll see a visual flash and receive a notification.

Can I change a player's name or color after adding them?

Yes. Click the menu icon (three dots) on any player card to see options for editing the player's name, changing their color, or removing them from the game.

How does the random picker work?

Click the Random button in the toolbar. The tool randomly selects one player from the current group and displays their name in a full-screen overlay. This is perfect for deciding who goes first or who gets the next turn.

Does this tool work on mobile devices?

Yes. Score Keeper is fully responsive. On mobile devices, the layout adjusts to a single column, buttons are sized for touch interaction, and the history panel appears as a bottom sheet instead of a sidebar.

Is my data shared with anyone?

Complete Privacy: All data is stored locally in your browser's storage and is never transmitted to any server. There are no accounts, no cloud sync, and no analytics tracking your game data.