A little over a year ago, I started building a small tool for my pool livestreams.
Then my club was moving into a new home and needed a way to keep score. That got me thinking: What if every match we played at the club actually meant something?
I wanted a ranking system where every rack counts. Something like a mini FargoRate, where you could compete with friends, track your progress, and always have something to play for.
So I built one. And one idea led to another, until that little tool eventually became AboutCue!
What’s really cool is seeing how much more competitive people have become in clubs already using it. Every rack matters now. Players want to improve their ratings, climb the rankings, and earn weekly awards.
I feel it myself! I’m currently undefeated at my club and hold the longest winning streak. And now I really don’t want to lose it! Even casual matches suddenly feel like real competition.
That’s exactly what I wanted: Something that motivates us to play harder, practice more, and become better players.
Of course, AboutCue has grown into much more. Match tracking, personal stats, rankings, tournaments, and plenty of other features for players, home setups, and clubs. All from your phone or tablet.
My co-founder and I have put an incredible amount of work into this project, and seeing people actually use and enjoy it is pretty amazing. This is just the beginning. Check it out!