Win Percentage

The simplest possible measure: wins divided by matches played, where a draw is played but not won. Everyone understands it instantly, and it works for any game.

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60%6 wins / 10 results

Wins in ten results

A draw is a result played, but not a win. Small samples can make a big percentage.

How it works About 1 min read

Win Percentage is the most intuitive ranking method there is. Divide your wins by your total matches, and you have a clear picture of dominance.

How it works: Every match where you finish first counts as a win. Your win percentage is simply wins divided by total matches played, expressed as a percentage. A draw counts as a match played and not won — nobody won it.

When to use it: Perfect for casual game nights, head-to-head games, and any scenario where winning is the primary goal. It works across different game types because it only asks one question: did you win?

Watch out for: Players with few matches can have misleadingly high (or low) percentages. A player who won their only game shows 100% -- which may not reflect true skill. Consider requiring a minimum number of matches.

Will it fit your results?

Works well with

Games whose results this method reads cleanly

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Also in Basic Counting

Simple win, podium and top-half counting — intuitive and universal.

Win CountSeasons and leagues that want to reward attendance as well as winning.Weighted Win CountTournaments and playoffs where the stakes genuinely vary.Podium FrequencyFree-for-all fields of four or more, where a near-miss still deserves the record.Podium RateComparing people who have played very different numbers of matches.Top Half RateBig groups, where finishing consistently above average is the real competition.