For pool halls
Pool Hall Management Software
Pool hall software with a timer on every table, bar rounds on the same bill, and cheaper off-peak rates to fill quiet afternoons.
playdesk for pool halls
Table time and the bar, on one bill
Most pool halls make their money in two places, the tables and the bar, and the trouble starts when those live in different systems. playdesk keeps one bill per table. A group that's been playing for two hours and ordering rounds gets a single total when they're done, and nobody has to work out which table the last round belonged to.
It also shows you where the quiet hours are. The utilisation report shows how busy each table is and how long it sits idle. If Tuesday afternoons are dead, set a lower rate for them, and new bookings pick up the price straight away.
Plenty of pool bars end up adding a dartboard or a couple of consoles. Those go in as more spaces in the same venue, with their own rates, on the same tabs as the tables.
Live sessions
3 activeTimers bill every table by the minute, and staff can pause one if a game is held up.
Before & after
What changes when you switch
The usual headaches at pool halls, and how playdesk deals with each one.
Old way
Tables timed by eye, so the long games are the ones that get undercharged.
With playdesk
Timers bill every table by the minute, and staff can pause one if a game is held up.
Old way
Rounds from the bar paid separately, and nobody's sure which table ordered what.
With playdesk
Bar orders go onto the table's bill, and the group can split it however they like at the end.
Old way
Half the tables empty on weekday afternoons, still at full price.
With playdesk
Set a cheaper weekday afternoon rate, then check the occupancy report to see if it filled tables.
Old way
League teams booking by phone and arriving to find walk-ins on their tables.
With playdesk
League tables are booked on the same calendar the front desk checks before seating walk-ins.
What you get
What pool halls use most
Booking Management
Take bookings at the front desk and from customers with an account. Availability takes in your opening hours, your slot rules, other bookings and whatever is being played right now.
Point of Sale
Sell food, drinks and accessories against a running table, court or PC. Each order is linked to the right space, and can be linked to the right player too.
Session Management
The timer starts when the game does and the bill follows it. No stopwatch at the counter, and no arguing over how long a game ran.
Customer Wallet & Credit
Regulars can top up a wallet in advance or run a tab and pay later, up to a limit you set. Every top-up and payment is on a ledger.
Customer Records
See who your regulars are, what they book, how often they come in and what they spend.
Reports
Daily takings, what sold, and how busy each space was. The dashboard compares the period you pick with the one before it.
Pricing
Pricing for pool halls
$14per table, per month
One plan with everything in it. You pay for the tables you have, and if you add or close one, the next bill changes with it.
- No setup fee and no contract
- 14 days free, no card needed
FAQ
Questions about playdesk for pool halls
How much does playdesk cost for pool halls?
$14 a month for each table, with every feature included. A venue with 8 tables pays $112 a month. There's no setup fee and no contract, and in some countries the price is lower.
Can I reserve pool tables for league and tournament nights?
Yes. Book them on the same calendar as everyday table bookings, and they show as taken, so they can't be handed to walk-ins.
Can I sell cues, chalk and snacks?
Yes. Anything you sell goes through the same POS. Add it to a table's bill or sell it on its own at the counter.
Can customers book pool tables online?
Yes. Customers with an account can book pool tables themselves, and your front desk adds phone bookings and walk-ins to the same calendar. Everyone sees the same availability, and two people can't take the same slot.
Is session time billed automatically?
Yes. The timer starts with the session and bills the time actually played at that space's rate. Paused time isn't charged, and you can set a minimum charge. Nobody needs a stopwatch.
Does it include a point of sale?
Yes. Food, drinks, retail and add-ons go through the same POS and onto the same bill as the session. Kitchen orders show up in a live queue on the kitchen's screen.
Can I try playdesk before paying?
Yes. You get 14 days free, and you don't need a card to start.
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14 days free, and you don't need a card to start.
- Free 14-day trial
- No credit card required
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