Judge Call

For tabletop wargaming tournaments

Call a judge without leaving the table.

Players scan the QR code on their table. It flashes red on the referee's map, the referee taps "I'm on my way", and the players see it straight away. The round clock runs on the big screen.

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  • No app for players to install
  • Works on any phone
  • 14 days free, no card needed
Referee map on a phone with one table flashing red and the call details open
Player screen on a phone asking what they need a judge for

How it works

Three taps from question to ruling.

  1. Players scan the table

    They pick a reason, such as a close measurement or line of sight, and add a note if they want. Their opponent sees the call too.

  2. The table flashes for referees

    Referees get a notification and see exactly where the table is on the hall map, with the reason and how long they've been waiting.

  3. Players know help is coming

    One tap on "I'm on my way" updates the players' phone with the referee's name and tells the other referees the call is taken.

On the big screen

One clock the whole hall can see.

Put the hall screen on a TV or projector. It shows the round, the time left, how many judge calls are waiting and whether any disputes are open. The TO runs everything from a separate settings page, so nothing on the screen can be tapped by accident.

Hall screen showing Round 3 with 1:42:10 remaining, one judge call waiting and no disputes

Features

Everything a TO needs on the day.

  • QR codes for every table

    Set any number of pods and tables, with a different count per pod if your hall needs it. Print six cards to an A4 sheet and cut them out.

  • Live referee map

    Every table on one screen. Waiting calls flash red, taken calls turn gold, and disputes show in amber.

  • Notifications for referees

    New calls arrive on referees' phones, with a reminder if nobody has taken one after three minutes.

  • Round clock

    Start, pause, add or take off five minutes. The hall screen and every player's phone stay in sync.

  • Disputes tracked

    Referees can mark a call as a dispute, so the head judge can see what's still open.

  • Built to resist misuse

    Table links are random, calls are rate limited, and the TO can pause calls or issue new QR codes for every event.

Printed table card reading Pod 1, Table 1, with a QR code and the words Scan to call a judge

For TOs

Set up the night before. Run it from one page.

  • Enter your pods and tables, then print the QR sheet.
  • Add your judges and send each one a personal sign-in link.
  • Start the clock when the round begins.
  • Pause calls between rounds, and issue new QR codes before each event.

Pricing

One price for your club. 2 events every month.

Start free, then choose monthly or yearly (yearly gets 2 months free). Cancel any time.

  • Free trial

    £0 for 14 days

    • 2 events, up to 24 tables each, in any mix of pods
    • Judge calls, referee map and hall screen
    • No card needed, one trial per email
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  • Monthly

    £4.99 a month

    • 2 events every month, any number of tables
    • Need more? £15 for 5 extra events
    • Your club logo, colours and font on the hall screen and table pages
    • Sponsor line on the big screen
    Choose monthly

  • Yearly 2 months free

    £49.90 a year

    £4.99 a month would be £59.88 a year. Save £9.98.

    • Everything in Monthly, including 2 events every month
    • Paid once a year
    • Card and invoices managed through Stripe
    Choose yearly

FAQ

Questions TOs ask.

Do players need to install anything?

No. They scan the code with their phone camera and a web page opens. There's no sign-up either.

Does it replace Best Coast Pairings?

No. It runs alongside whatever you use for pairings and results. It only handles judge calls and the round clock.

What do referees need?

A phone and the personal sign-in link you send them by text, email or WhatsApp. Android works in Chrome. On iPhone (iOS 16.4 or later), referees add the page to their Home Screen once so they can get notifications.

What if the venue Wi-Fi drops?

Pages reconnect by themselves when the signal comes back, and mobile data works too. Keep a simple fallback, such as hands up, in your player pack.

What do you do with our data?

Very little. Players don't sign in, there are no ads or tracking, and the only names stored are the referees'. See the privacy notice.

How much does it cost?

14 days free (2 events, up to 24 tables each), then £4.99 a month or £49.90 a year for your club (2 months free), with 2 events every month and extra events at £15 for 5. Payments go through Stripe; we never see your card.

Want it at your next event?

Set up your club in two minutes. Questions? Contact hello@judgecall.co.uk.

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