Desktop app features
Everything you need to run club nights smoothly on a Windows tablet or laptop - fully offline.
The desktop app continues to be supported. Most new functionality is being added to the web app at play.epegboard.com instead. Clubs that switch can move from the desktop app and keep their history.
🌐 Looking for web app features? →Club Night Dashboard
One screen shows everything: courts, queue, game results, and live stats.
Designed for fast-paced touchscreen use on Windows tablets or laptops.
Intuitive drag-and-drop interface - non-technical players can pick up the operator role quickly.
Organised similarly to a traditional pegboard for easy familiarity.
Fully offline - no internet needed during sessions. Right choice for venues with unreliable connectivity.
Managing Attendees
- Quickly add new arrivals by typing the start of their name
- Photos help newcomers identify partners quickly
- Mark players unavailable to avoid being picked mid-break
Pick and Start
- Instantly fill a court with a smart, balanced game
- Designed for fast-paced clubs where players can jump straight on court
- Combines skill, fairness, and variation in real-time
- Editable/cancelable game suggestions before play
Prepare Next Game
- Choose game before a court is available
- Auto-pick, manual pick or pick some and let ePegboard pick the rest
- Drag and drop from queue into the prep area
- Control and flexibility with AI assistance
Support for Traditional Picking
- Configurable to pick first from queue and fill from next N players
- Respect traditional usage while using modern tools
Smart Game Picking
- ELO-style rating system for balanced games
- Expected scores shown for every matchup
- Style compatibility, fairness, queue rotation
- Rating adjusts instantly when results entered
Fast results capture
- Enter scores after the game to instantly update ratings and stats
- Can start another game before score entry to keep things moving
- Just fill in the losing team's score - the winning team's is automatically populated
- Large buttons for easy entry
Smart Audio Announcements
- Built-in voice calls for games and courts
- Removes need for shouting or manual reminders
Real-time Stats
- Track win %, rating changes and history
- Live leaderboard with medal awards
- Engage players regardless of skill level
Payment Tracking
- Track full or partial session payments
- Customise by member type (Guest/Full)
- CSV export and historical reporting
Member Management
- Keep contact details, attendance stats
- Identify inactive players easily
- Bulk import members for quick setup
- Export complete club database
League Team Selection
- Compare pair ratings vs expected scores
- Pick strong combinations with confidence
- Great for club captains and coaches
Session Analytics
- Drill into past results, payments and standings
- Session quality stats show game balance
Per Member Analytics
- Track every game and partner history
- See your best and worst matchups
Try the desktop app free for 60 days
Windows only, fully offline. £60/year per club after the trial.
Get the desktop appMost new functionality is being added to the web app at play.epegboard.com - that's the recommended path for new clubs.