For snooker clubs
Snooker Club Management Software
Snooker club software that times every table, bills the exact minutes played, puts bar sales on the same bill and keeps track of what regulars owe.
playdesk for snooker clubs
Built around the snooker table, not the appointment
A snooker table doesn't get booked for a tidy hour. Two players start at 7:10, play five frames, stop for a drink and finish at 9:25. playdesk starts a timer when the table goes live and bills the exact minutes at that table's rate. If evenings cost more than afternoons, a session that runs across the changeover is charged at each rate for the right part.
The bar is on the same screen. A pint or a bag of crisps rung up for table 3 goes on table 3's bill, so the players get one total when they come to pay. Regulars who settle up at the end of the month can run a credit balance, and you can see who owes what without digging out the notebook.
If you put in a PS5 corner or a table tennis table later, you won't need a second system. It's another space in the same venue, billed on the same tab as the frames.
Live sessions
3 activeEvery table has its own timer that bills to the minute, and it can be paused when play stops.
Before & after
What changes when you switch
The usual headaches at snooker clubs, and how playdesk deals with each one.
Old way
Table time written on a slip or timed on someone's phone, and a player insisting they only played an hour.
With playdesk
Every table has its own timer that bills to the minute, and it can be paused when play stops.
Old way
League nights and casual walk-ins fighting over the same tables.
With playdesk
Book tables for league night in advance, so staff can see they're taken before a walk-in asks.
Old way
Drinks and snacks on a separate till, matched to tables by hand at closing.
With playdesk
Bar sales go straight onto the table's bill, and there's one total when the players pay.
Old way
Regulars' tabs kept in a notebook that only one member of staff can read.
With playdesk
Credit balances are kept for each customer, and a report lists everyone who still owes.
What you get
What snooker clubs 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 snooker clubs
$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
Guides for snooker clubs
- How to price snooker and pool table time
- Cashing up at the end of the night: how to stop the till coming up short
- Snooker club software: what to look for and what to ask
- Splitting the bill for a group: five ways that work at the counter
- How to fill quiet weekday hours at a padel club, snooker hall or gaming lounge
- No-shows at a padel club or snooker hall: how to cut them down
FAQ
Questions about playdesk for snooker clubs
How much does playdesk cost for snooker clubs?
$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 charge a higher rate for snooker tables in the evening?
Yes. Set peak and off-peak rates by time of day and day of week. If a session starts at 5:30 and your evening rate kicks in at 6, each part is billed at the right price.
Can regulars run a tab and pay later?
Yes. Regulars you trust can settle on credit. playdesk keeps a running balance for each of them and lists every outstanding balance in one report.
What if two players want to pay separately?
Split the bill evenly, by item or by amount. If one of them has to leave early, they can pay their share and go while the table keeps running.
Can I set a minimum charge per table?
Yes. Each table has a minimum in minutes. If it's 30 and someone plays one frame in 12 minutes, they pay for 30. Anything over the minimum is billed for the time actually played.
Does it work as snooker billing software if we don't take bookings?
Yes. Plenty of clubs only use the timers and the till. Start a table for a walk-in, add drinks to it, and take payment when they're done. Bookings are there if you want them later.
Can customers book snooker tables online?
Yes. Customers with an account can book snooker 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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