Leaderboard & Seasons
How Wars Points, rank badges, and Trust Rating work in Stacks Wars
Wars Points System
Wars Points measure your competitive standing across all games and lobbies.
Earning Points
You earn points based on:
| Action | Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Win a game | 10-50 | More points for harder opponents |
| Play a game | 2 | Participation points |
| Wager match | +10% bonus | Win with higher wager |
| Win streak | 2x multiplier | 3+ consecutive wins |
| Fair play | +5 | Trust Rating bonus |
Example:
You beat 3 opponents in a 10 STX Lexi Wars lobby:
- Base win: 25 points
- Wager bonus: +2.5 points
- Trust bonus: +5 points
- Total: 32.5 points per roundLosing Points
You don't lose points for losses, but inactivity resets streaks:
- Losing a game: 0 points (no penalty)
- Not playing for 7 days: Streak resets
- Forfeiting: -10 points (discouraged but allowed)
Trust Rating
Every player has a Trust Rating (0-100) that prevents cheating and rewards honest play.
What Trust Rating Measures
Fair Play:
- Completing games (not rage quitting)
- Following game rules
- No exploit attempts
- No wallet manipulation
Reliability:
- Claiming winnings on time
- Quick transaction confirmations
- No dispute escalations
- Consistent participation
Community Standing:
- Reports from other players (verified)
- Mod reviews of flagged games
- Dispute resolution outcomes
Your Trust Score
- 90-100: Legendary (VIP tournament access)
- 75-89: Trusted (priority matchmaking)
- 50-74: Neutral (standard play)
- 25-49: Caution (limited to lower stakes)
- 0-24: Restricted (limited to Sponsored lobbies)
How to Improve Trust Rating
- Complete every game (even if you lose)
- Claim winnings quickly (within 24 hours)
- Play fair (no exploits, no cheating)
- Help the community (report actual issues)
- Maintain consistency (play regularly)
Trust Rating Penalties
- Rage quitting: -5 points (once per season)
- Unresolved disputes: -10 points
- Reported cheating (confirmed): -25 points
- Account compromise: Auto-reset + recovery protocol
Seasonal Leaderboards
Stacks Wars runs seasonal competitions with reset points and special rewards.
Season Structure
| Timeframe | Duration | Typical Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 months | March - May |
| Summer | 3 months | June - August |
| Fall | 3 months | September - November |
| Winter | 3 months | December - February |
Seasonal Rewards
Top 100 Players:
- Prize pool: 500-1000 STX per season
- Distributed by rank (1st gets more)
- Paid out within 7 days of season end
Top 10 Players:
- Exclusive badge: "Legend of [Season]"
- VIP tournament invites
- Bonus 50 STX prize
- Featured on hall of fame
Everyone Who Plays:
- Seasonal participation badge
- Snapshot of your best rank
- Stats carry to next season (optional)
Leaderboard Rankings
The global leaderboard shows:
- Your rank (position among all players)
- Your Wars Points (seasonal total)
- Win rate (% of games won)
- Trust Rating (0-100 score)
- Games played (seasonal count)
- Favorite game (Lexi Wars or Ludo)
Viewing Your Stats
Personal Dashboard
Navigate to your profile to see:
Current Season:
- Wars Points
- Current rank (e.g., #247)
- Win rate
- Games played
- Favorite game
- Recent game history
All-Time Stats:
- Total games played (all seasons)
- All-time win rate
- Highest rank achieved
- Total winnings
- Preferred game
Recent Games:
- Last 20 games with outcomes
- Points earned/lost
- Opponents faced
- Game duration
- Timestamp
Viewing Other Players
Click any player's name to see:
- Current rank and points
- Trust Rating (public)
- Win rate
- Games this season
- Favorite game
- Profile created date
Leaderboard Tiers
Players are grouped into tier brackets for fairer competition.
How Tiers Work
| Tier | Wars Points | Typical Opponents |
|---|---|---|
| Rookie | 0-100 | New players |
| Amateur | 101-500 | Regulars |
| Competitor | 501-1000 | Dedicated players |
| Elite | 1001-2000 | Expert players |
| Legendary | 2000+ | Top 1% |
Tier Matching:
- Lobbies preferentially match similar tier players
- Prevents new players facing veterans
- Bonus points for "tier up" wins
- Balanced competitive experience
Seasonal Challenges
Each season features mini-challenges for bonus points.
Example Challenges (Spring Season)
| Challenge | Reward | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Play 10 games | +25 points | Easy |
| Win 5 in a row | +50 points | Medium |
| Master all words (Lexi Wars) | +75 points | Hard |
| Perfect game (Ludo) | +100 points | Very Hard |
| Reach Trusted badge | +40 points | Medium |
Claiming Challenge Rewards
- Complete the challenge criteria
- Navigate to "Challenges" in your dashboard
- Click "Claim Reward"
- Points auto-add to your seasonal total
Preventing Cheating
The Trust Rating system includes built-in anti-cheat:
Anomaly Detection:
- Unusual win patterns flagged
- Statistical analysis of outcomes
- Automated alerts for suspicious activity
Human Review:
- Mods review flagged accounts
- Game replay analysis available
- Fair judgment process
Blockchain Verification:
- All game outcomes recorded on-chain
- Smart contracts validate winners
- Immutable proof of fair play
Community Reports:
- Other players can report suspected cheating
- Mods investigate reports
- Confirmed cheaters lose Trust Rating instantly
Season Reset
At the end of each season:
- Final payouts are distributed to top players
- Your Wars Points reset to 0 (new season)
- Your Trust Rating persists (doesn't reset)
- All-time stats are archived and visible
- New season challenges begin
Carrying Forward
- Trust Rating is permanent (only resets on major violations)
- All-time stats are always visible on your profile
- Previous season badges remain in your collection
- Points are seasonal (fresh start each time)
FAQ
Q: Do I lose points for losses?
A: No, you earn 0 points for losses but don't lose existing points. Only forfeits cost points.
Q: How is rank calculated?
A: Rank = Your position when sorted by Wars Points (highest first). Tiebreaker is join date (earlier is better).
Q: Can I improve my Trust Rating if it's low?
A: Yes! Play fair, complete games, claim winnings promptly, and it will gradually improve over 4-8 weeks.
Q: What happens if my Trust Rating hits 0?
A: You're restricted to Sponsored lobbies (no wagering) until your rating improves.
Q: Do seasonal points carry over?
A: No, Wars Points reset each season, but all-time stats are preserved.
Q: Are leaderboards per-game or global?
A: Global leaderboards mix Lexi Wars and Ludo players. Game-specific leaderboards coming soon!