# Board Game Tools & Stats

> Board Game Tools & Stats is a free all-in-one companion app for board gamers. Available on iOS and Android in 15 languages, it replaces separate timer, scoring, counter, and stats apps with a single toolkit for any tabletop game.

Website: https://bgtools.app
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6759194713
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bgtools.app

## About

Board Game Tools & Stats is a mobile app (iOS & Android) designed for board game enthusiasts. It provides six core tools — game timer, score tracking, life & counters, first turn selector, ambience sounds, and game statistics — all in one free app. The app integrates with BoardGameGeek's database of thousands of board games, letting users search and link games to their sessions.

All core tools are free with generous limits. A one-time Premium purchase removes limits on players, groups, custom counters, and scoring presets — no subscription required. The app works fully offline; internet is only needed for syncing data and searching the game library. Sign in with Apple or Google to sync across devices.

Available in 15 languages: English, Ukrainian, German, French, Spanish, Polish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Czech, Dutch, Turkish, Swedish, and Romanian.

## Key Features

- **Game Timer**: Global or per-player timers with countdown and count-up modes for turn-based games
- **Score Tracking**: Generic, round-by-round, or category-based scoring with saveable presets
- **Life & Counters**: Track HP, mana, gold, or custom values with built-in and custom counter types
- **First Turn Selector**: Random player selection with animation — no more debates about who goes first
- **Ambience Sounds**: Atmospheric background audio (adventure, dungeon, tavern) to set the mood
- **Game Library & Statistics**: Thousands of games via BoardGameGeek, session history, player wins, average scores, head-to-head comparisons

## FAQ

**Is the app free?**
Yes. All core tools are free with generous limits. Premium is a one-time purchase that removes limits — no subscription.

**What games are supported?**
Any board game, card game, or tabletop game. Thousands of games powered by BoardGameGeek.

**Does it work offline?**
Yes. All tools work offline. Internet is only needed for syncing and searching the game library.

**Does it sync across devices?**
Yes. Sign in with Apple or Google to sync data across all devices.

**What does Premium include?**
Free: 5 players, 2 groups, 2 custom counters, 5 scoring presets. Premium (one-time): removes all limits.

## Other Projects by the Author

- **[Ark Nova Ambience](https://bgtools.app/projects/ark-nova-ambience/)** — A free browser extension (Chrome & Firefox) that plays real animal sounds when cards are played in Ark Nova on Board Game Arena. 100 unique sounds covering 154 of 160 animal cards.

- **[Dark Stories: Detective](https://bgtools.app/projects/dark-stories/)** — A mobile party game (iOS & Android) where one player reads a mysterious story and others ask yes-or-no questions to solve it. Features solo AI mode and party mode for groups.

- **[TicStack](https://bgtools.app/projects/ticstack/)** — A mobile game (iOS & Android) reimagining tic-tac-toe with stacking pieces. Play against friends or AI with global matchmaking and leaderboards.