Guides
Notes for people running a pool table, a dive bar, or a league. Written from building the tool rather than from theory.
Running a fair queue on a single pool table
The rotation problem, why chalkboard lists fail, and the rules that actually keep regulars happy.
ELO ratings for pool leagues
How rating systems work for billiards, why per-venue ratings beat global ones, and how handicapping follows from there.
Why your bar app should work without wifi
What offline-first actually means, how it works under the hood, and why bar wifi makes it non-negotiable.
Setting up QR self-join for players
Let players join the queue from their own phone. What to print, where to put it, and how to test it.
Using a TV as a pool hall queue display
Turn any screen into a live queue board. Hardware, mounting, and what to show.
Choosing software for a pool league
What to look for, what to avoid, and the questions to ask before you commit a season to it.
Last updated 16 September 2026