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Keeping Score!

Family Game Night

Here’s how a typical family game night flows with Keeping Score! — from creating a game to sharing the final results.

The Scenario

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It’s Friday night. The family is playing Catan. Four players, highest score wins, and you want to show the scores on the TV.

Step 1: Create the Game

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  1. Tap + to create a new game
  2. Title it “Catan” (or leave blank — the app generates a name)
  3. Add your family members — if you’ve saved them as personas, tap the persona picker to add them instantly
  4. Leave scoring mode as Highest Wins (the default)
  5. Tap the checkmark to start

Step 2: Cast to the TV

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If you have an Apple TV or AirPlay-compatible display:

  1. Connect your iPhone to the TV via AirPlay
  2. A dedicated leaderboard automatically appears on the big screen
  3. Everyone can see the scores without crowding around your phone

The TV display uses a dark theme with large fonts — it’s designed to be read from across the room. Learn more about AirPlay.

Step 3: Score as You Play

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During the game, update scores whenever points are earned:

  • Quick way: Tap + next to a player’s name for simple point additions
  • Calculator: Tap the player’s row for complex math — enter 10 + 2 + 1 for a settlement, road, and longest road bonus in one go

Step 4: Finish the Game

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When someone wins:

  1. Open the game menu and tap Finish Game
  2. Confetti celebrates the winner
  3. The final leaderboard shows everyone’s rank

Step 5: Share the Results

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  1. Tap Share from the game menu
  2. A beautiful share card is generated with the final scores and rankings
  3. Send it to the family group chat via Messages, WhatsApp, or any app

Make It a Regular Thing

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Save time for next week:

  • Create personas for each family member with emoji avatars — no retyping names
  • Set up a Game Night to track wins across multiple games in one evening
  • Pin your current game to the Home Screen with a widget for quick access
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