# Board Game Helper — Board game scorer & more.

> Board game scoring, player tracking, and tie-breaking tool. (iPhone/iPad app by Leigh Pierce.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/board-game-helper/id6541754469 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Leigh Pierce](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757276486)
- Category: Games, Utilities, Board
- Price: $1.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-08-22
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/board-game-helper/id6541754469/reviews.md

## What is Board Game Helper?

Ever struggled to find a pencil for the fiddly board game scoring pad? Ever got annoyed at doing the mental maths to try and keep track of and then sum all the scores together? Ever fought over who goes first, or how to break a tie when the rules don't say how? Ever wished you had a way to go back and see how things went in previous game sessions? Well have I got the app for you! Board Game Helper is an app that does this and more. It comes loaded with default game scoring for 7 Wonders 2nd ed (and all expansions), Sheriff of Nottingham 2nd ed, Tyrants of the Underdark, Carcassonne, Lost Cities and 6 Nimmt, with the ability to add your own in as well. It calculates science scores for 7 wonders, as well as the king/queen bonus points for Sheriff of Nottingham, and makes tracking everything, and previewing scores easy. It also has a history view which tracks all the scores of past sessions, first player and tie breaking choosers, and a way to add in your regular players so you don't need to manually add in names every time.You can choose who is the first player by either using the finger choosers (up to 5 fingers on iphone, 10 on iPad) or with a random name selector. You can also use the finger chooser and name selector to select teams as well! I hope you enjoy using it, and I'm open to feedback or feature requests, but please not that I am an amateur programmer. Dark mode is set via the iOS system.

## Key features

- Automated scoring for popular board games
- Customizable scoring options
- Player history and management
- First player and tie-breaker selection
- Team selection tool
- Dark mode support

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/board-game-helper/id6541754469/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Zero stars. Doesn’t work.

*2024-09-22, version 1.6*

Basically useless.

### 5/5 — A great all-rounder

*2024-08-22, version 1.3*

Love the functionality and versatility of this app 🙌🏻

## Frequently asked questions about Board Game Helper

### What board games does Board Game Helper support scoring for?

Board Game Helper comes with default scoring for 7 Wonders 2nd ed, Sheriff of Nottingham 2nd ed, Tyrants of the Underdark, Carcassonne, Lost Cities, and 6 Nimmt. You can also add your own custom scoring rules.

### Can I add my own players to Board Game Helper?

Yes, you can add your regular players to the app, so you don't need to manually enter their names every time you play a game session.

### How does Board Game Helper help with deciding the first player?

Board Game Helper offers multiple ways to choose the first player, including a finger chooser (up to 5 on iPhone, 10 on iPad) and a random name selector. It can also be used to select teams.

### Does Board Game Helper have a history of past games?

Yes, the app features a history view that tracks all the scores from past game sessions, along with who went first and any tie-breaking decisions.

### What is the price of Board Game Helper?

Board Game Helper is a paid app, available for $1.99. It does not contain advertisements or in-app purchases.

### What devices is Board Game Helper compatible with?

Board Game Helper is designed for iOS devices, specifically supporting both iPhone and iPad.

### How often is Board Game Helper updated?

The latest version, 1.9, was released on December 31, 2024. The app is generally updated to improve functionality and add features.

### Is Board Game Helper suitable for younger players?

Board Game Helper has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players who are learning to play board games and need assistance with scoring.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.10 — 2026-07-25

- Under the hood improvements and bug fixes

### 1.9 — 2024-12-31

Fixed a couple of UX issues with temporary players & the Carcassonne score popup. Added some score tips for Carcassonne. Shortened the wait time on the finger chooser. Added Clank! (based off catacombs but should work with in space, legacy, and base games), and Call to adventure (with story icon score calculation).

### 1.7 — 2024-12-02

Fixed a crash in Lost Cities when selection Lost Expedition scores.Re-ordered Lost Cities scores to match the play board.Bug fixes and fixing code warnings.

### 1.6 — 2024-09-14

Fixed saving scorepopup data to the game sessions for the history view.
Fixed orientation handling in the history view.

### 1.5 — 2024-09-11

Some minor UI improvements on some button sizing
Added a back button to the player choice screen when loading a game to score

## More apps by Leigh Pierce

- [Unmatched Matcher](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unmatched-matcher/id6593660939)

All apps by Leigh Pierce: https://appshunter.io/developer/1757276486

## Related topics

[board game helper](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/board-game-helper)

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