Mölkky
This is a free digital Mölkky score sheet and score keeper — no signup, automatic totals, and share via QR so everyone scores from their own phone. Molkky score card and score sheet with running totals, official bust-to-25, and first to exactly 50.
Game setup
Min 2, Max 8
Mölkky is a trademark of its respective owner. This unofficial scorecard is designed for home and educational play and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the trademark owner.
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Key Features of Mölkky scorecard
- Applies the official over-50 bust: your total becomes 25.
- Highlights the first player to reach exactly 50 points.
- Supports 2–8 players; new throw rows appear automatically as you enter scores.
- Real-time leaderboard with current leader highlighting.
- Mobile-optimized interface for on-the-go scoring.
- No registration required - start playing immediately.
- Mölkky scoring app that works offline and syncs when back online.
How to Play Mölkky
- Set the numbered skittles in a tight group. Players throw the throwing skittle from the throwing zone to knock skittles over.
- Count each throw’s points before entering: if exactly one skittle falls, score that skittle’s number; if two or more fall, score how many skittles fell (not the sum of their numbers).
- The goal is to reach exactly 50 points first. If a throw would take you above 50, your score is reset to 25 instead.
- Stand skittles upright where they landed before the next throw. After each throw, the next player throws from behind your new throwing line.
- House rule: three misses in a row can eliminate a player — agree before play if you use this.
Tips & Strategy for playing Mölkky
- Plan your last throws carefully: landing on 48 or 49 lets you win with a 2 or 1 on a single skittle.
- After a bust to 25, play safer lines until you rebuild toward 50 without overshooting again.
- Picking off one high-value skittle is often easier than scattering many low pins.
Frequently asked questions about Mölkky
How do you set up Mölkky pins (skittles)?
Arrange all 12 numbered Mölkky skittles (pins) in a tight cluster on flat ground — touching where they meet. Front row (nearest the throwing line): pins 1 and 2 side by side. Second row: 3, 10, and 4 with 10 centred between 1 and 2. Third row: 5, 11, 12, and 6 with 11 and 12 in the middle. Back row: 7, 9, and 8 with 9 at the rear. This is the official Mölkky pin setup; after play starts, stand knocked skittles upright exactly where they landed.
How are Mölkky throws scored?
One fallen skittle scores its printed number; two or more fallen skittles score the count of skittles down, not the sum of their numbers. Only skittles that lie fully down count for that throw. After you enter the points, the next row appears so you can keep going without setting a throw count in advance. The running total updates after each throw.
What happens if you go over 50 in Mölkky?
If a throw would push you past 50, your total resets to 25 — the scorecard applies that bust rule automatically. You must finish on exactly 50; 51 or more is a bust. Plan finishing throws so you land on 50 rather than overshooting. After a bust, keep entering throws from 25 until someone hits 50.
How do you win Mölkky?
The first player to land on exactly 50 points wins — you must finish on the nose, not 51. If several players are close, the next legal throw that hits 50 wins. The scorecard highlights a total of 50. You can keep adding throw rows until someone lands there.
How does this Mölkky 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 Mölkky on mobile?
Yes. ScorecardGO is built for phones and tablets: large tap targets, readable tables, and layouts that fit narrow screens. You can score Mölkky 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 Mölkky scorecard work offline?
Once this Mölkky 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 Mölkky scorecard free?
Yes. ScorecardGO is free to use in the browser with no account required. Open the Mölkky scorecard and start tracking points right away. There is no signup wall and no paid plan required to keep score.
Can I share this Mölkky scorecard with a QR code?
Yes. Open Share on the scorecard and show the QR code so everyone playing can follow the Mölkky 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.
Is ScorecardGO affiliated with the makers of Mölkky?
Mölkky is a trademark of its respective owner. This unofficial scorecard is designed for home and educational play. ScorecardGO is not affiliated with or endorsed by the trademark owner.