Pointhouse

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Getting started

What is Pointhouse?

Pointhouse is a scoreboard for the card and board games your group already plays. You make a group, start a season, and add points round by round.

It comes with presets for spades, dominó and rummy, plus a custom points mode for any other game.

Does Pointhouse work out hands or check the rules?

No. Pointhouse records the scores you give it. It doesn't calculate hands and it doesn't enforce rules.

That keeps it fast, and it means your house rules are always the right ones.

Is it only points?

Yes, points only. Pointhouse has no place to enter anything except scores, and nothing in the app tracks anything outside the game.

How do I score from my Apple Watch?

Open Pointhouse on your Watch during a game and tap to add points. Each tap is added to the round.

If you tap the wrong thing, use undo right away to take it back.

What are the Live Activity and the widget?

During a game, a Live Activity shows the current scores on your Lock Screen, so you don't need to open the app.

The season table widget goes on your Home Screen and shows the standings. Everyone in the group can add it to see the same table.

Your group

How do I invite someone?

Open your group and choose the invite option. You can send the link, show a code for friends to scan, or read out the six-letter code.

Friends open the link, or type the code in Pointhouse, and they're in. They don't need to sign in or pay.

What can the others in my group see?

Everyone in a group sees the player names, the scores in your games and the season table.

They can't see anything about you outside the group.

How do I remove someone or leave a group?

To leave, open the group's settings and choose to leave. To remove someone, the organizer opens the people list and removes them.

Their past scores stay in the season history, so the table still adds up.

Can I block or report someone?

Yes. Open the person in your group's people list and choose to block or report. If a message or name is unkind or unwanted, tell us.

They won't see who reported them.

Can I share the recap?

Yes. When a game or season wraps up, Pointhouse makes a recap card. Share it to your group chat, or save the picture.

Plus, items and your account

What's free, and what does Plus add?

Free gives you one group, two game presets, Watch scoring and the Live Activity.

Pointhouse Plus adds unlimited groups and presets, your full season history and a free item pick every month. It costs $2.99 a month, $14.99 a year, or $24.99 once.

Going over a free limit never deletes anything. Older history just waits until you want it back.

What is a Group Pass?

A Group Pass costs $2.99, once, for one group. It unlocks Plus features for that whole group, so everyone in it gets them.

It's handy when one person wants to cover the table.

How do theme packs and gifts work?

Theme packs change how your table looks. They cost $0.99 each, and they're yours to keep. Plus members get one free pick every month.

Any theme can be sent to a friend as a gift. They open it and it's theirs, with no paywall.

How do I get my purchases back on a new phone?

Open Settings in Pointhouse and choose Restore purchases. Your purchases are tied to your Apple account.

To keep your groups too, turn on Sign in with Apple in Settings. It's optional, and it's the best way to keep things safe when you change phones.

How do I cancel Plus?

On your iPhone, open Settings, tap your name, then Subscriptions, and choose Pointhouse. Tap Cancel Subscription.

Plus stays on until the end of the period you've paid for. Your groups and history stay safe.

How do I delete my account?

Open Settings in Pointhouse and choose Delete account. You'll confirm with Apple first.

This can't be undone. If you have a subscription, cancel it separately in your iPhone's Subscriptions settings.

Where does my data go?

Your groups, scores and purchases are stored so they're there on any phone you use. Players in your group see your name and the scores. There are no ads.

The full details are on our privacy page. For any question about your data, write to privacy@pointhouse.app.