Balut
This is a free digital Balut score sheet and score keeper — no signup, automatic totals, and share via QR so everyone scores from their own phone. Track Balut dice scores with seven categories, four lines each, and automatic section totals.
Game setup
Min 2, Max 8
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Key Features of Balut scorecard
- Official seven-category layout with four scored lines each (28 turns).
- Straights locked to 0 / 15 / 20; Balut line locked to 0 or 25–50.
- Automatic +2 category bonuses when Fours, Fives, Sixes, or Choice hit their Milholt totals.
- Supports two to eight players on one scorecard.
- Real-time leaderboard with current leader highlighting.
- Mobile-optimized interface for on-the-go scoring.
- No registration required - start playing immediately.
- Balut scoring app that works offline and syncs when back online.
How to Play Balut
- Play with five dice; roll all dice first, then up to two re-rolls of any dice, for three throws per turn.
- After your throws, score the result in one open line on the sheet. Each of the seven categories has exactly four lines — when all 28 are filled, the dice sheet is complete.
- Fours, Fives, and Sixes: enter only the sum of dice showing that face (scratch with 0 if you must).
- Straights: a small straight 1–5 scores 15; a large straight 2–6 scores 20 (enter 0 if you sacrifice the line).
- Full house: three of one face and a pair of another — score the total pips on all five dice.
- Choice: score the sum of all five dice in any combination.
- Balut: five of a kind scores 20 plus the sum of the dice.
Tips & Strategy for playing Balut
- Plan the endgame — you must fill every line, so sometimes you will scratch a tough category with 0.
- Choice totals toward the +2 incentive start at 100 across its four lines — pace big sums when you can.
- Remember 15 vs 20: small straight is 1–5, large straight is 2–6.
Frequently asked questions about Balut
How do I score a Balut (five of a kind)?
Five matching dice score 20 plus the sum of the dice (25–50). Enter that value in one of the four Balut lines, or 0 if you scratch the line.
Does the grand total include every Milholt incentive point?
This sheet adds the common Milholt sum bonuses (+2 when Fours ≥52, Fives ≥65, Sixes ≥78, or Choice ≥100). Extra table points for straights, full houses, each Balut, and the final score band are not auto-calculated — add those on paper if you use them.
Who wins at Balut?
House rules vary: many play highest dice-sheet total after all 28 lines are filled. If you use the full Milholt points table, compare final adjusted scores instead.
How does this Balut scorecard work?
Enter scores in the rows for each hand, hole, or round — the scorecard updates running totals and highlights the leader automatically. You can add players, rename them, and keep the sheet open for the whole session. No account is required: open the page and start tracking points. Totals are calculated for you so you can focus on the game.
Can I use ScorecardGO to score Balut on mobile?
Yes. ScorecardGO is built for phones and tablets: large tap targets, readable tables, and layouts that fit narrow screens. You can score Balut wherever you're playing, including at a table or outdoors. The same scorecard also works on a desktop if you prefer a larger screen.
Does this Balut scorecard work offline?
Once this Balut scorecard page is loaded, you can keep entering scores without an internet connection. Your scores stay in the browser on your device, so a dropped connection does not wipe a local game. If you have shared the scorecard so others can follow along, those live updates need a connection and catch up when you are back online. Bookmark the page if you want to reopen the same sheet later.
Is this Balut scorecard free?
Yes. ScorecardGO is free to use in the browser with no account required. Open the Balut scorecard and start tracking points right away. There is no signup wall and no paid plan required to keep score.
Can I share this Balut scorecard with a QR code?
Yes. Open Share on the scorecard and show the QR code so everyone playing can follow the Balut score on their own phone. You choose whether guests can enter scores or only watch, and you can change that during the game. People who cannot scan can type the six-character code at scorecardgo.com/join. Sharing is optional; if you never tap Share, the scorecard stays on your device.