Express
Few rounds and short matches, for when time is tight.
- From 4 players
- 2 courts
- 4 rounds
- Fixed total 16
Set up Express
Free, no account. Works offline.
How it’s played
A compressed Americano for when time is short: 4 rounds and short matches.
Pairings
Same as the Americano: pairs rotating, ignoring the standings.
Sit-outs
If not everyone fits on court, sit-outs are shared out: between whoever has sat out most and whoever has sat out least, there is never more than one round of difference.
Scoring
A fixed total of 16 points by default (21, 24 or 32 also work). Every player earns their pair’s points.
When to use it
When time is short: a one-hour slot or a single court where you still want a ranking. Few rounds, short clock.
How to run it in Scorium
- Open Scorium and start a new tournament.
- Pick Express, then add the players.
- Set the courts and how matches are scored, and start: Scorium draws every round and keeps the score and the clock.
Set up Express
Free, no account. Works offline.