Frequently asked questions
Using RallyMixer
How many players does it support?
Between 4 and 20 players. Odd numbers are handled — the algorithm distributes rest rounds evenly so no one sits out more than others.
How many rounds can I generate?
Up to 60 rounds per session. For most pickup games of 6–10 players, 15–20 rounds covers a full evening.
Can I change the target score?
Yes. The default is 21 but you can set any score from 1 to 99 before generating rounds.
What is the Live Room?
Live Room lets everyone at the court see the same schedule in real time on their own phones. One person generates the rounds and starts a Live Room — others join with the share link or code. Any score updates are synced instantly.
Does it work without internet?
Yes. After your first visit, you can save RallyMixer to your home screen and use it fully offline. The Live Room feature requires an internet connection to sync between devices.
Is my data stored anywhere?
Player names are saved locally on your own device for convenience — we use them to suggest recent players next time. Nothing is sent to a server unless you start a Live Room session, in which case session data is deleted when all participants leave.
Why fair rotations matter
In a typical 8-player pickup session with random pairings, some players will partner the same person three or four times while others never share a court. Players with strong partnerships keep winning; those stuck on weak pairings get frustrated and the session loses its energy.
RallyMixer's rotation engine treats partner variety and rest equity as equal constraints. Every player gets a roughly equal number of rounds, an even spread of partners, and no one is stuck on the bench twice in a row. The result is a session that feels fair to everyone — not just the people who grabbed good spots early.