Points Total
The cumulative score you have put on the board across every match, unnormalized.
sum(all match scores)
Best at
Score-based games where lifetime output is itself the badge — bowling, Scrabble.
Where it misleads
Needs real scores, and heavily rewards whoever played most.
How it works
Points Total ranks by the cumulative score accumulated across all matches. It's the raw total without any normalization or averaging.
How it works: Sum all scores from all matches. The player with the highest total leads.
When to use it: For score-based games where total output matters -- like bowling leagues or Scrabble tournaments where lifetime points are a badge of honor.
Watch out for: Heavily favors players who play more matches. Not fair for comparing players with different participation levels.