Game night is supposed to be fun. But if you have ever tried to keep score across multiple games, multiple players, and multiple weekends, you know what happens. The paper sheet goes missing. The notebook turns into a pile of random pages. The spreadsheet starts out fine, then one formula breaks, names get duplicated, and suddenly someone becomes the full time scorekeeper instead of a player.
That is exactly why we built BoardGameTally.
BoardGameTally is a web app built for board game and card game groups who want a simple way to record scores, track wins, and see who is on top, without the mess.
The problem we kept running into
Most groups start the same way:
- •You track scores on paper. It works until it disappears, gets messy, or someone forgets it.
- •You switch to a spreadsheet. It works until you add more games, more players, different scoring styles, and someone has to constantly update it.
- •You stop tracking because it feels like work, and game night should not feel like admin.
BoardGameTally turns that whole process into something that takes minutes, not effort.
What BoardGameTally does
At its core, BoardGameTally helps your group:
- •Create a shared home for your game nights
- •Record sessions and scores
- •See leaderboards and stats over time
- •Keep everything organized by group and game
It is made for casual game nights, weekly groups, families, and competitive crews who want bragging rights backed by real data.
Key features that make game night easier
Create your group with its own space
Set up your own organization and invite your friends or family. Everyone stays in the same place, looking at the same history, the same results, and the same leaderboards.
Track sessions in seconds
Log a session, enter scores, and move on. No spreadsheets to maintain. No formatting. No "who has the latest file."
Leaderboards that actually feel fun
See who is leading overall, who dominates specific games, and how your group stacks up over time. Perfect for friendly competition and long running rivalries.
Stats across all your games
BoardGameTally helps you see patterns like:
- •Who wins most often
- •Which games your group plays the most
- •How rankings change as you keep playing
Custom scoring systems and Elo style ratings
Every group plays differently. BoardGameTally supports custom scoring approaches, and for groups that want it, Elo style ratings to create a skill based ranking layer across games.
Wheel of Games
Can't decide what to play next? Use the built in wheel and let fate pick the next game.
Run game nights like a pro
If your group is more organized, BoardGameTally can help you go beyond simple score tracking with features like:
- •Game nights with RSVP
- •Seasonal competitions
- •Player awards
- •Badges and achievements
Built for bigger groups, clubs, and cafes
If you run a board game club or a board game cafe, BoardGameTally can scale with you. Higher tiers support more members, more games, deeper analytics, and optional tools like:
- •Custom branding
- •Google Calendar sync
- •AI Rules Assistant
- •Enterprise features like custom domain support and advanced administration
Why people switch from paper and spreadsheets
Here is what most groups tell us they want:
- •"We want to track scores, but we do not want extra work."
- •"We keep losing our old results."
- •"Spreadsheets are too much effort during game night."
- •"We play a lot of different games and scoring is never the same."
- •"We want a leaderboard, but we want it to be simple."
BoardGameTally is built to solve those exact pain points while keeping things light and easy.
Works on desktop and mobile
BoardGameTally is web based, so you can use it on your laptop at home or your phone at the table. No app download needed.
Quick note if you open from Messenger or WhatsApp
If you open BoardGameTally from an in app browser like Messenger, WhatsApp, or Instagram, some features like organization creation or sign in may not work properly. If that happens, tap the menu and choose Open in browser to continue in Safari or Chrome.
Ready to try it with your group?
If you have a regular game night, even just once a month, tracking your sessions makes it more fun. You get a real sense of who is improving, who is consistent, and what your group actually plays.
If you have feedback, feature ideas, or a specific way your group tracks results, we would love to hear it.