Scoring & sports

Two people are scoring the same game

Quick answer

That’s safe. Each change is checked against the latest score, so a phone that’s behind is stopped and shown the current score. It can’t overwrite a newer score.

Check this first

  1. 1
    Read the message on the phone

    “The event was updated from another device.” means another phone got there first. The refused change isn’t saved.

  2. 2
    Look before you tap again

    Check the current score. The other scorer may already have added the points you were about to add.

  3. 3
    Agree who leads

    Pick one lead scorer. The second person watches and steps in only if the lead’s phone drops.

  4. 4
    Give each person their own login

    Create a separate staff account for the backup scorer in Studio → Management → Staff Members, so the score history names who made each change.

What happens when both score

SituationWhat happensWhat to do
Both tap at nearly the same momentThe first change is accepted. The second is refused and isn’t recorded.The second scorer checks the score, then taps again only if it’s still needed
One scorer finalizes while the other is still scoringFurther changes are refused with “This event has been finalized and can no longer be edited.”If the final was locked too early, an administrator reopens it
Two people share one loginA phone that’s behind is still stopped, but the history can’t tell the two people apartGive the second person their own account

The full guide

Did this guide help?