Rook
Track every game with this free online Rook score keeper and digital score sheet. Kentucky Discard Rook scoring: mark the bidder, enter bid and card points captured; running totals race to 500.
Game setup
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Key Features of Rook scorecard
- Two columns — one per partnership.
- Each hand: mark which side bid, enter the bid amount, and card points that side captured.
- Automatic +bid / −bid scoring and a 200-point set bonus when the bidders take all 180 card points.
- Running totals with a 500-point match target.
- Real-time leaderboard with current leader highlighting.
- Mobile-optimized interface for on-the-go scoring.
- No registration required - start playing immediately.
- Rook scoring app that works offline and syncs when back online.
How to Play Rook
- Kentucky Discard Rook is played by four players in two fixed partnerships (partners usually sit across from each other). Use one column per partnership.
- Count only point cards after each hand: 5 = 5, 10 = 10, 14 = 10, 1 = 15, and the Rook card = 20. The deck holds 180 card points.
- Partnerships bid for the right to name trump and must capture at least their bid in card points. Mark which side won the bid and enter that side’s bid amount.
- If the bidding partnership captures at least their bid in card points, they score +bid. If they fall short, they score −bid. Defenders score 0 for that hand.
- If the bidders make their bid and capture all 180 card points (shutting out the defenders), add a 200-point set bonus to their hand score.
- The first partnership to reach 500 total points wins the match.
Tips & Strategy for playing Rook
- Agree on nest size, minimum opening bid, and whether the Rook counts as trump before the first deal.
- Tally 5s, 10s, 14s, 1s, and the Rook on paper first — enter one card-point total per partnership column on the scorecard.
- Only the bidding partnership’s column receives +bid or −bid for that hand; defenders enter their card points with bid set to 0.
Frequently asked questions about Rook
Which cards are worth points in Rook?
Only counting cards score: each 5 is 5 points, each 10 is 10, each 14 is 10, each 1 is 15, and the Rook bird card is 20 — 180 points total in the deck.
How does Kentucky Discard Rook scoring work?
The partnership that wins the bid scores +bid if they capture enough card points, or −bid if they fall short. Defenders score 0 for that hand. Making the bid while taking all 180 points adds a 200-point set bonus.
Why do both partnerships enter captured points?
The scorecard verifies that both partnerships’ captured card points add to 180, helping catch scoring mistakes.
What score wins Rook?
The first partnership to reach 500 total points wins the match — the scorecard tracks running totals toward that target.
How does this Rook 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.
Can I use ScorecardGO to score Rook on mobile?
Yes. ScorecardGO is built for phones and tablets: large tap targets, readable tables, and layouts that fit narrow screens so you can score Rook wherever you're playing.
Does this Rook scorecard work offline?
Yes. Your scorecard works offline when the page is loaded, and changes sync when you are back online so you do not lose progress mid-game.
Is this Rook scorecard free?
ScorecardGO is free to use in the browser with no account required — open the Rook scorecard and start tracking points right away.