Siri Shortcuts

Use Siri to start games, add scores, and control timers hands-free — great when your hands are full of cards.

Voice Commands

Command	What It Does
”Start a new game”	Opens the new game form
”Resume my game”	Opens your most recent game
”Open [game name]“	Opens a specific game by name
”Add score”	Adds points to a player (Siri prompts for details)
“Toggle timer”	Starts or pauses the game timer

Alternative Phrases

Each command recognizes multiple natural phrases:

• New game: “New game in Keeping Score”, “Create a game”
• Resume: “Open my last game”, “Continue game”
• Timer: “Start timer”, “Pause timer”

Shortcuts App Integration

All commands are available as actions in the Shortcuts app. Combine them with other automations:

• Start a game when you arrive at a friend’s house (location trigger)
• Create a shortcut that opens your weekly poker game
• Build a “game night” shortcut that sets up everything at once

Tips

• Siri Shortcuts work with any Apple device that supports the Shortcuts app
• The “Add score” command walks you through selecting the game and player
• You can rename shortcuts to use your own trigger phrases

Related Features

• Widgets — Visual Home Screen access
• Live Activities — Lock screen and Dynamic Island
• Timers — Timer control details

FAQ

Can I use Siri to finish a game?

Currently, finishing a game requires opening the app. You can use “Resume my game” to quickly get to it, then finish from the game menu.

Do Siri Shortcuts work on iPad?

Yes. Siri Shortcuts work on any device running iOS 18 or later, including iPad.

Can I create custom Siri commands?

Yes. Using the Shortcuts app, you can create custom automations that use Keeping Score! actions and assign your own trigger phrases.