500 Scorer

I love the game 500. However it would be nice to have some options. Like I play if you make all 10 books then you get an extra 50 points. It would be sweet if you added that.

One of the updates wrecked it, and now it doesn’t score the non-bidding team’s tricks.

This app is a great idea and very helpful when playing 500, but it can use some touch ups. The major improvement I would like to see is the addition of 6 bids. The version of the game I play allows for 6 bids, but the scorer in its current version is unusable for us. Adding the option in the scorer for 6 bids would not hinder those who don't play with 6 bids but it would make it versatile for those of us who do. Also, the look could be upgraded a bit to be made more rich and inviting (maybe give it a card table motif?), and some extras should be added, like rules of play, trump suit ranking, and other tips. The suggestions offered in the other reviews here are also good, keeping track of the dealer is a good one, add the "score chart" to see bid values and the error checking are very good ideas. The extra 50 points for taking all 10 tricks is not a good idea, however, since the app already awards -- correctly -- 250 points if all 10 tricks are taken on a bid that is valued at less than 250. There is no additional reward for taking 10 tricks allowed in the rules.

I play 500 all the time, and this is a great way to keep score. It is easy to use and has a nice looking screen. I love using it and showing it off to my fellow players at the senior center! It is fantastic just as it is, but... Some additional error checking would be nice. For example, when the bid is 8 Hearts and you select "Bid Made," you shouldn't be able to award more than 2 tricks to the defense. And if a bid fails, similar logic would apply (unless the offense gets set for improper discarding or such). A suggestion for a future (more complex) version: save players and track their scores. Also, I'd like the app to track the dealer somehow, as we sometimes forget. Thanks!

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I need to be able to score 5 players where the partner could be different every time.