Beta guide
How to use Ralli
No account needed. Open the link, set up your game, and play. Here's everything you need to know.
A game night organiser in your pocket.
- Fair drawBuilds a mathematically fair rotation so everyone plays with everyone — no spreadsheets, no arguments
- Live leaderboardTracks scores and updates the standings after every round
- WhatsApp shareOne tap sends a branded results card to your group chat
- No download, no sign-inJust open the link on your phone — that's it
- Saves on this deviceThe organiser's phone holds the game. Nothing goes to a server
What you can play in the beta
- Padel — Americano or SinglesAmericano is rotating doubles. Singles is a 1v1 round robin
- Tennis — Americano or SinglesSame formats, works the same way
- Timed roundsPlay to the clock — set how many minutes per round
- Six servesFixed number of serves each — play to that total, then enter the score
- Badminton and SquashComing soon
Step by step.
Open the app
Open the link on your phone. You'll see the Ralli splash screen. Tap Open the app to get in.
Tap "Create a game"
The home screen gives you two options. The organiser taps Create a game — everyone else just shows up and plays.
Join with a code is coming in a future update.
Pick your sport
Choose Padel or Tennis. Badminton and Squash are shown as Coming Soon — those are next.
Pick your format
Americano — rotating doubles. Partners change every round so everyone plays with everyone. Best for 6+ players.
Singles — 1v1 round robin. Everyone plays each other once. Great for smaller groups.
Choose how you score
Timed rounds — set a time (e.g. 10 mins), use the in-app countdown, play until it runs out.
Six serves — each player serves a fixed number of times. Play to that total then enter the score.
Set up your game
Courts — how many courts you're using. Ralli works out who's active and who sits out each round.
Round length — minutes per round (timed) or serves per player.
Scorekeeping — Casual or Umpire mode (see below).
Players — type in everyone's name. Tap + to add, × to remove.
Play the round
Tap Generate draw & start and Ralli shows who's on which court for round 1.
In timed mode, tap Start to begin the countdown. When time's up you'll get a nudge to enter scores.
Use the ◀ ▶ arrows to move between rounds — the draw is already set, just follow Ralli's call.
Casual vs Umpire.
Casual
- Players keep score themselvesIn their heads as they play
- Enter at the endTap "End round" and type the final score for each court
- QuickestGreat for relaxed social nights
Umpire mode
- Tap every point liveSomeone taps a button as each point is scored
- Auto-fills the scorecardNo manual entry needed at the end
- Best for competition nightsAccurate, live, no disputes
Leaderboard and sharing.
Tap the Ranks tab at the bottom any time — even between rounds — to check the live standings.
Once all rounds are done, the final standings show the winner at the top with the full table below.
Tap the share icon (top right) to send a branded results card to your WhatsApp group — it generates automatically.
Tap any player's name to see their stats: points per round, wins and partnerships.
Common questions.
How do I clear the demo names?
- Tap × next to each nameOn the setup page, remove the demo players one by one
- Or wipe everything at onceTap the bin icon (top right of setup) to clear the whole game and start fresh
- Then tap + Add playerType in your group's actual names
How do I restart a game?
- Setup tab → bin icon → confirmThis clears all scores and the draw, and takes you back to the sport picker
- Player names are keptYou don't need to retype everyone — just regenerate the draw
Where does my data save?
- On this phone onlyNothing goes to a server. The organiser's device holds the game
- Beta saves one game at a timeWhen you start a new game, the previous one is gone. Saved history is coming in a future update
- Don't clear your browser data mid-sessionThis will wipe the saved game
A few quick ones
- Dark / light modeTap the moon or sun icon (top right) to switch. Your preference is saved
- The Beta pillTap it on the home screen to see what's available now and what's coming next — all free in beta
- Add to home screenIn your phone browser tap Share → Add to Home Screen to install Ralli like an app