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How to Use the Life Counter
1. Pick your game or preset
Choose a fast preset like Magic Commander (40 life), MTG 1v1 (20 life), King of Tokyo, Catan, Star Realms, or start a custom free score tracker.
2. Set player count
Adjust the number of players at the table. The screen automatically reorganizes into a grid or inverted face-to-face duel layout.
3. Adjust points with quick taps
Tap the top half to add +1 and bottom half to subtract -1, or use quick +5 / -5 and +10 / -10 buttons.
4. Share your victory card
At the end of the match, instantly generate a victory card image to post on WhatsApp groups or social media.
Reference values — Catan
| Victory points to win | 10 (base game) |
|---|---|
| Settlement | 1 point |
| City | 2 points |
| Longest road | 2 points (minimum 5 roads) |
| Largest army | 2 points (minimum 3 knights) |
Visible points and hidden points
Catan has a quirk that complicates counting: some points are public (settlements, cities, the two bonus cards) and some are secret (victory points on development cards). The visible score is almost never the real score.
The two bonus cards change hands during the game. Longest road needs at least five continuous roads and passes to whoever beats the current holder; largest army needs three knights and follows the same logic. Each swing moves two points at once.
That is why tracking each player's public score in real time matters: it is what lets you spot who is one move away from closing at ten.
