Quick Answer
Leaderboards rank players based on their total points. If two players have the same score, the system applies tie-breaker rules such as number of gameplays, number of challenges completed, and completion time to determine who ranks higher. Tie-breaker rules are slightly different for Trivia and Attendee Participation Games (APG).
How Trivia Leaderboards Work
Trivia is a game of skill, so leaderboard rankings prioritize accuracy, efficiency, and speed.
Trivia Tie-Breaker Rules (Ranking Order)
If two players have the same number of points, the system ranks them using:
Most Points (highest score ranks first)
Number of Gameplays (fewest gameplays ranks higher)
Time to Complete the Game (shortest completion time ranks higher)
Why this matters
A player who earns the same score in fewer attempts ranks higher.
A player who finishes faster ranks higher if attempts are equal.
This ensures the leaderboard reflects skill and performance, not just participation.
How APG Leaderboards Work
APG leaderboards are based on total points earned from completing challenges and activities.
APG Tie-Breaker Rules (Ranking Order)
If two players have the same score, the system ranks them using:
Highest Score
Number of Challenges Completed (fewest completed ranks higher if points are equal)
Fastest Completion Time (if challenge count is equal, fastest ranks higher)
Why this matters
Efficiency is rewarded.
A player who earns the same points by completing fewer challenges ranks higher.
Speed is used as a final differentiator.
Why Is One Player Ranked Above Another?
If you notice players with identical scores but different rankings, check:
Did one player complete fewer gameplays? (Trivia)
Did one player complete fewer challenges? (APG)
Did one player finish faster?
Even small differences in completion time can affect ranking order.
How to Reduce Ties on the Leaderboard
If you want to minimize tied scores, use game formats that create more score variation.
Best Way to Prevent Ties in Trivia
Use the Countdown Quiz game type.
Recommended Setup
Question Points: 450
Time Per Question: 25 seconds
Number of Questions: 6–8
Why This Setup Works
A larger point value allows fractional scoring based on response speed.
Longer time windows create more scoring variation.
25 seconds works best for longer answer choices.
15 seconds works well for short answers (like names).
Shorter games (6–8 questions) reduce frustration and improve completion rates.
Because scoring factors in speed, it becomes much less likely for two players to have identical scores.
Best Ways to Reduce Ties in APG
Use challenges that naturally create score differentiation:
Countdown Trivia
Memory
Categories
These activities reward speed and accuracy, which reduces identical point totals.
How Points Are Calculated
Trivia
Points are awarded based on:
Correct answers
Speed of response (for Countdown Quiz types)
Incorrect answers typically receive zero points.
APG
Points are awarded based on:
Completing challenges
Specific point values assigned to each activity
Performance-based activities (such as timed games)
Points accumulate throughout the event and determine leaderboard position.
Common Questions
What happens if two players are completely tied?
The system applies the ranking rules in order:
Points
Attempts or challenge count
Completion time
In rare cases where all values are identical, players may appear tied.
Can I change the tie-breaker rules?
No. Tie-breaker rules are built into the system and cannot be modified.
Why does someone with fewer challenges rank higher in APG?
If two players have equal points, the player who earned those points more efficiently (fewer challenges) ranks higher.
What Happens Next
Once your game is live:
Leaderboards update automatically in real time.
Rankings adjust instantly when new points are earned.
Tie-breaker logic is applied automatically.
No manual calculation is required.