King's Cup

This is a free digital King's Cup score sheet and score keeper — no signup, automatic totals, and share via QR so everyone scores from their own phone. Track King's Cup (Ring of Fire) drink by drink: one row per card drawn, enter sips per player, running totals for 2–12 players around the circle.

King's Cup game setup

Game setup

Players

Min 2, Max 12

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Key Features of King's Cup scorecard

  • CheckmarkOne row per card drawn — rows appear as you play through the deck (up to 52 cards).
  • CheckmarkEnter drinks per player per card — works for group penalties like waterfall, guys, and girls.
  • CheckmarkSupports two to twelve players on one scorecard.
  • CheckmarkAutomatic running drink totals so everyone can see how much each player has had to drink.
  • CheckmarkReal-time leaderboard with current leader highlighting.
  • CheckmarkMobile-optimized interface for on-the-go scoring.
  • CheckmarkNo registration required - start playing immediately.
  • CheckmarkKing's Cup scoring app that works offline and syncs when back online.

How to Play King's Cup

  • CheckmarkSpread a shuffled deck face down in a circle around an empty cup in the middle. Players take turns drawing the top card and following the rule for that rank.
  • CheckmarkCommon casual rules: Ace waterfall; 2 you pick someone; 3 me (drawer drinks); 4 floor; 5 guys; 6 girls; 7 heaven; 8 mate; 9 rhyme; 10 categories — house rules always win.
  • CheckmarkJack make a rule; Queen question master (answer a question and you drink); King pour into the center cup — the fourth king drinks the whole cup.
  • CheckmarkAfter each card, enter drinks taken that round per player (0 if none). Log group rules like waterfall as drinks for everyone who had to sip.
  • CheckmarkTotals sum every card row. Use them as a running tally of drinks taken throughout the game. If your group prefers to declare a winner, the player with the fewest drinks can be considered the winner.

Tips & Strategy for playing King's Cup

  • CheckmarkWrite down or agree on your card chart before the first draw — Ring of Fire and Circle of Death both have dozens of house variants.
  • CheckmarkKeep track of how many kings have been drawn out loud — the fourth king is a big moment and easy to miscount.
  • CheckmarkEnter 0 for players who did not drink on a card — the total column still updates correctly for everyone else.

Frequently asked questions about King's Cup

What goes in each row on this King's Cup scorecard?

Each row is one card drawn from the circle. Enter how many drinks each player took for that card — use 0 when they did not drink. The total column shows cumulative drinks.

Our Ring of Fire rules differ — can we still use this sheet?

Card meanings vary by house — agree on your table rules for aces through kings before you start, then log drinks here however your group counts sips, gulps, or penalties.

What do the running drink totals show?

Running totals add up across every card row. Use the totals to see how many drinks each player has taken throughout the game. If your group wants a winner, the player with the fewest drinks can be considered the winner.

How does this King's Cup 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 King's Cup on mobile?

Yes. ScorecardGO is built for phones and tablets: large tap targets, readable tables, and layouts that fit narrow screens. You can score King's Cup 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 King's Cup scorecard work offline?

Once this King's Cup 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 King's Cup scorecard free?

Yes. ScorecardGO is free to use in the browser with no account required. Open the King's Cup scorecard and start tracking points right away. There is no signup wall and no paid plan required to keep score.

Can I share this King's Cup scorecard with a QR code?

Yes. Open Share on the scorecard and show the QR code so everyone playing can follow the King's Cup 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.