Help & Support
Getting Started
Quick Start Guide
- Open the Score Counter app (the "Open Score Counter" button on the home page, or "Score Counter" in the menu)
- Create your first player by clicking "Manage Players"
- Start a new game by clicking "New Game", then choose whether the highest or lowest score wins
- Select players and set the number of rounds
- Begin tracking scores by clicking on any score cell
- Add more rounds as needed during the game
User Guide
The Score Counter app
- View recent games and statistics
- Create new games quickly
- Manage all your players
- Export and import your data as a backup
- Reset all data if needed
Game Management
- Add or remove players during the game
- Add new rounds as needed
- Finish games to see final results
- Resume finished games if needed
- Delete games you no longer need
Player Management
- Create player profiles with custom colors
- Edit player names and colors
- Delete players (removes from all games)
- Add existing players to current game
- Bulk select and delete players
Score Tracking
- Click any score cell to edit it
- Scores save automatically as you type
- View running totals automatically
- Track scores across multiple rounds
- See game statistics and results
Entering Scores
- Click or tap any score cell to edit it.
- Type a number — whole numbers, decimals and negative scores are all allowed.
- Scores save automatically as you type; there is nothing to submit.
- Tap or click anywhere outside the cell when you are done.
- Running totals and rankings update instantly after every change.
Troubleshooting
My data disappeared!
This usually happens when browser data is cleared. To prevent this:
- Export your data regularly using the export feature
- Avoid clearing browser data without backing up first
- Use the same browser and device for consistency
The app is running slowly
Large games with many players and rounds can slow down the app:
- Consider finishing old games to reduce active data
- Delete games you no longer need
- Close other browser tabs to free up memory
Scores aren't saving
If your scores aren't being saved:
- Make sure you press Enter or click outside the cell after entering a score
- Check if your browser has enough storage space
- Try refreshing the page and re-entering the score
Mobile display issues
If the app doesn't look right on mobile:
- Try rotating your device to landscape mode
- Use the horizontal scroll feature to navigate large scoreboards
- Make sure you're using a modern mobile browser
Tips & Best Practices
Data Management
- Export your data before major browser updates
- Use descriptive game titles for easy identification
- Regularly clean up old or finished games
- Keep player names short and consistent
Game Organization
- Create separate games for different activities
- Use player colors to distinguish team members
- Add rounds as needed rather than creating too many upfront
- Finish games when complete to keep the interface clean
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