Activity Bonus Points

Placement points plus a flat bonus for every match played, so turning up is worth something on its own.

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Balances how well you play against how often you show up. The formula and explanation below describe Activity Bonus Points.

How it works About 1 min read

Activity Bonus combines placement points with a configurable bonus for each match played. It rewards both performance and participation.

How it works: Total = placement_points + (bonus_per_match × matches_played). With the default 2-point bonus, each match played adds 2 points regardless of performance, plus whatever placement points you earned.

When to use it: Perfect for casual groups and social game nights where you want to encourage attendance. It ensures that the player who shows up every week but doesn't always win can still compete with the occasional but dominant player.

Watch out for: The bonus value needs tuning for your group. Too high and attendance trumps performance; too low and it doesn't serve its purpose.

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Balances how well you play against how often you show up.

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