About the Online Scoreboard
A scoreboard keeps everyone honest during a game night, a quiz, a classroom contest or a casual match. This online scoreboard gives each team its own large score, name and buttons for +1, +2, +3, +5 and −1, so points are quick to add on a phone or tablet. You can rename teams, add up to eight of them, remove any you do not need and reset all the scores for the next round. A line under the board shows who is in the lead, or who is tied. Everything is saved in your browser, so a refresh will not lose the score, and no account or app is needed.
Updated October 2026
How to use the Online Scoreboard
- 1Type team or player names in the name boxes.
- 2Tap +1, +2, +3 or +5 to add points, or −1 to correct a mistake.
- 3Add more teams with the Add a team button, up to eight.
- 4Check the line below the board to see who is leading.
- 5Press Reset all scores to start a new round.
Ideas for using it
- Quiz night: one team per table.
- Family game night: players keep their own scores.
- Classroom: groups earn points for good work.
- Sports: simple score for casual matches.
- Fundraisers: teams compete for donations.
Running a fair game
Agree on how points are awarded before you start and who is in charge of the scoreboard. Announce changes out loud so that everyone can check them. If there is a dispute, a −1 or +1 button makes it easy to correct the score without starting again. For longer events, take a photo of the final board as a record.
Keep the scoring simple. The easiest games to track are the ones where points come in small, clear steps, such as one point per correct answer. If you are running a long competition, take a photo of the board after each round, so that you have a record to settle any dispute. For leagues or tournaments with many matches, a spreadsheet is a better home for the full results, and the scoreboard can serve as the live display for the current match.
Tips for big groups
With many teams, use short names such as numbers or colours so the boxes stay tidy on a small screen. Turn a phone to landscape for a wider view. If more than one person needs to update the score, give the device to a single scorekeeper rather than passing it round, to avoid accidental taps and double counting.
Related tools
The Click Counter counts single items with a goal, the Random Team Generator splits people into teams, the Spin the Wheel picks a winner at random, and the Dice Roller adds chance to board games.
Features
- Up to eight teams
- Quick +1, +2, +3, +5 and −1 buttons
- Editable names
- Leader line with ties
- Saved in your browser
- Works on phones and big screens
Frequently asked questions
How do I use the scoreboard?
Give each team a name, then tap the buttons to add points as the game goes on. The scores are large so everybody can see them. Use −1 to fix a wrong tap.
Can I have more than two teams?
Yes, up to eight. Press Add a team for each extra one, and use the Remove link on a team you no longer need.
Is the score saved if I close the page?
Yes, in your browser on that device. It is not sent anywhere and is lost if you clear the browser's stored data or use a private window.
Can I show it on a TV?
Open the page on a laptop or tablet connected to a screen, or cast the browser tab. The scores are large and easy to read from across a room.
Can I change the points per tap?
The buttons add 1, 2, 3 or 5 points. For larger jumps, tap more than once. The Click Counter offers a custom step if you want one with bigger values.
What games is it good for?
Board and card games, pub quizzes, family trivia, table tennis, darts, volleyball, classroom team contests and any game where players or teams collect points.