Placement Points (Simple)
In an N-player match, first gets N points and last gets one. Points accumulate across matches.
N - placement + 1 (where N = player count)
Best at
Free-for-all game nights with a fairly steady group size — the easiest system to explain.
Where it misleads
When field sizes vary, winning a big match is worth more than winning a small one for no good reason.
How it works
Simple Placement Points awards N points for 1st place in an N-player match, N-1 for 2nd, and so on. The last-place player gets 1 point.
How it works: In a 6-player match: 1st gets 6 points, 2nd gets 5, 3rd gets 4, down to 6th getting 1. Points accumulate across matches.
When to use it: The go-to method for free-for-all sessions. It rewards every position (not just wins), naturally handles different field sizes, and is easy for anyone to understand.
Watch out for: When match sizes vary significantly (e.g., some 4-player, some 8-player), winning a larger match earns more points. Consider the Normalized variant if this is a concern.