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I am looking for ways to track scores for games where the included score tracking is not great. I would like something tactile, I already use apps but I'd prefer not to fidget with digital devices at the table.

Ideally I'd like something that's:

  • tactile, should be enjoyable to manipulate with our meat appendages
  • easy to read
  • robust, should resist some minor knocking about without losing the scores
  • track 2-4 players
  • go up to at least 100 and preferably also track 100s
  • should be easy to increase or decrease scores in any increments
  • shouldn't take up too much table space

The closest thing I see is a cribbage peg board. Or possibly an abacus. Or maybe one of those click wheels but those don't usually handle larger increments well. Any other options?

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[–] Ginguin@beehaw.org 0 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I’ve ordered the trackers from Jaces Toy Chest multiple times. The first time was to replace the cards for keeping score in Star Realms. I liked them so much, I bought a bunch for my players in a TTRPG game to keep track of health. The colors I originally ordered aren’t there, but the current ones I received are the same product.

I have a few other Spin Dial life counters from other sellers, but only bring them out when I need scores over 100. Most are 3D printed, and don’t match the feel of the Jace dials.

[–] donio@feddit.de 0 points 11 months ago

These look pretty good, I might give them a go, thanks!

[–] empireOfLove@lemmy.one 0 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Basically you want a handheld tally counter?

You'd need one for every player and I don't see any multi-counter units immediately hopping out at me. But they exist.

[–] donio@feddit.de 0 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Ah yeah, that's what I meant by "click wheel", I didn't know what they are called. :)
I think larger increments (like score going up or down by 10) are a bit awkward with those, right?