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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 — Yu-Gi-Oh!
| Starting Life Points (TCG/OCG) | 8000 |
|---|---|
| Starting Life Points (Speed Duel) | 4000 |
| LP loss condition | Reaching 0 |
| Main Deck | 40 to 60 cards |
| Extra Deck | up to 15 cards |
Why the calculator matters in Yu-Gi-Oh!
Yu-Gi-Oh! runs on large numbers with big swings in a single turn. A duel starts at 8000 LP and losses of 2000 to 4000 at once are routine, alongside effects that pay LP as a cost and cards that gain life. Doing that arithmetic in your head is where most table errors happen.
Several effects ask for half your current Life Points, and that is where the math usually breaks when the number is not round. The halving shortcut in this tool performs the exact operation on the current value.
In Speed Duel the game starts at 4000 LP with different zone rules. Picking the right preset before you start avoids having to correct the count mid-duel.
