Everything you need to know.
Practical answers about the scoreboard, hardware setup, and club management.
How do I interact with the scoreboard?
Once you have created your account and entered the system, click Scoreboard to open the scoring interface. Use your browser in full-screen mode for the best experience. The club logo at the top of the scoreboard — between the "Scoreboard" heading and the table number — acts as a back button to return to the internal navigation.
The IN button (bottom right) lets you enter a break value directly without tapping individual ball buttons one at a time. The SET button opens a panel where you can choose the table number, assign player names, and set the game mode. The same scoreboard can be opened on several devices at once — points entered on any device are reflected everywhere in real time.
The Live Tables page gives you a live overview of every game currently in progress. Click the Live button on any table card to open a full-screen info display for that match. The recent matches list is also clickable — select any entry to review its frame-by-frame details. On the Player Statistics page, select a player and click Load to see their full match history, win/loss record, and high-break log.
What hardware do I need?
Based on practical club deployments, a complete digital scoreboard setup typically costs around €250 per table. The most cost-effective approach is a compact mini-PC — such as a Raspberry Pi Zero or a fanless Windows PC — attached to a wall-mounted touch screen.
How do I control the scoreboard?
The scoreboard responds to keyboard input. Keys 1–7 register the corresponding ball value, 0 undoes the last action, Enter switches the active player, the period key (.) ends a frame, the comma key (,) registers a foul, and the ß key resets the game.
Touch displays are the recommended input method for score entry, player selection, game mode configuration, and general match control. A screen size larger than 20 inches gives a comfortable interaction surface; smaller screens have been tested in practice but tend to reduce usability. Wall-mounted displays should be fitted with sturdy VESA-compatible mounts that can handle regular use.
A secondary infrared remote with a customised USB receiver can be used for potted-ball input and basic match control. If you are interested in this option, get in touch — a ready-made solution that is already running in several clubs is available for approximately €30.
A smart Bluetooth keyboard or numpad can also be paired with the scoreboard PC for ball input and match control.
Screens used for live-table overviews or tournament summary pages — such as the high-break table or tournament rankings — do not need touch capability. A screen larger than 27 inches is recommended for good readability across a room, and a basic mini-PC such as a Raspberry Pi Zero is sufficient to drive them.
How does club management work?
Any scoreboard can be controlled remotely from a central manager device — smartphone, tablet, PC, or laptop. Player names, game modes, and tournament assignments can all be handled from there. General information displays attached to a dedicated PC can be controlled through a remote desktop connection. All live information updates automatically when scores change; no further input is needed once a session is running.
What's coming next?
We are currently working on a player statistics portal that lets players review their game data from home. Further hardware integrations are also being explored to create a fully connected snooker club experience. Stay tuned.