Report updated Apr 22, 2026
Pointsman
For players of the Ticket To Ride (USA) board game looking to streamline end-of-game scoring.
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Pointsman is an established utilities app that is completely free. With a 4.4/5 rating from 65 reviews, it shows polarized user reception.
What makes this app unique?
What Does It Look Like?
What Are The Key Features?
Uses ARKit and CoreML to recognize train placements and game pieces directly from the board.
Calculates scores for routes, station placements, longest train bonuses, and destination tickets.
Provides a manual override system to adjust or verify scores if the automated scan is inaccurate.
Generates a visual summary of the game results that can be shared as a memento.
How much does it cost?
Who Built It?
Chimera Software
Bridging the gap between analog board gaming and digital utility. Chimera Software builds specialized tools to automate complex tabletop scoring.
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The outtake for Pointsman
Key Takeaways
While the app offers impressive automated scoring via machine learning, users report inconsistent accuracy with specific train colors and route cards, necessitating manual verification.
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