Understanding Leaderboards

How Rankings Work and How to Earn Rewards

Leaderboards are the heart of 8-Bit Arcade's reward system. Understanding how they work is essential to maximizing your crypto earnings.

Leaderboard Basics

What Are Leaderboards?

Leaderboards rank players by their highest scores in each game:

• Each game has its own separate leaderboard

• Top 10 players earn daily rewards

• Updated in real-time as players submit scores

• Reset every 24 hours at 00:00 UTC

Per-Game Leaderboards

Every game has independent rankings:

• 🚀 Space Rocks → Top 10 earn rewards

• 🍒 Chomper → Top 10 earn rewards

• 🧱 Block Drop → Top 10 earn rewards

• 🎾 Brick Breaker → Top 10 earn rewards

• ... and all other games

Key Point: You can rank in multiple games simultaneously and earn rewards from each!

Daily Reward Structure

Top 10 Earnings Per Game

Every 24 hours, 50,000 8BIT is distributed across all game leaderboards:

Rank	% of Pool	Daily Reward	Monthly Potential
1st Place	25%	12,500 8BIT	375,000 8BIT
2nd Place	12.5%	6,250 8BIT	187,500 8BIT
3rd Place	12.5%	6,250 8BIT	187,500 8BIT
4th Place	12.5%	6,250 8BIT	187,500 8BIT
5th Place	12.5%	6,250 8BIT	187,500 8BIT
6th Place	5%	2,500 8BIT	75,000 8BIT
7th Place	5%	2,500 8BIT	75,000 8BIT
8th Place	5%	2,500 8BIT	75,000 8BIT
9th Place	5%	2,500 8BIT	75,000 8BIT
10th Place	5%	2,500 8BIT	75,000 8BIT

What This Means in USD

At a $10M market cap ($0.0325 per token):

• 1st Place: $406/day = $12,187/month 🔥

• 2nd-5th Place: $203/day = $6,093/month

• 6th-10th Place: $81/day = $2,437/month

See Market Cap Scenarios for other valuations

How Leaderboards Work

Viewing Leaderboards

1. Visit play.8bitarcade.games

2. Click on any game

3. Leaderboard displays on the right side:

┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│  TODAY'S LEADERBOARD - SPACE ROCKS  │
├──────┬────────────────┬─────────────┤
│ Rank │ Player         │ Score       │
├──────┼────────────────┼─────────────┤
│ 🥇 1 │ PixelKing      │ 18,500      │
│ 🥈 2 │ ArcadeMaster   │ 17,200      │
│ 🥉 3 │ CryptoGamer    │ 16,800      │
│  4   │ RetroChamp     │ 15,900      │
│  5   │ 8BitWhale      │ 15,400      │
│  6   │ SnakePro       │ 14,750      │
│  7   │ BlockKing      │ 14,200      │
│  8   │ ChomperGod     │ 13,850      │
│  9   │ PixelHunter    │ 13,400      │
│  10  │ ScoreChaser    │ 12,900      │
└──────┴────────────────┴─────────────┘

Time to reset: 6h 42m 13s
Your rank: #14 (keep playing!)
Your best score: 11,200

How Rankings Are Determined

Highest score wins:

• Only your BEST score counts (not total/average)

• Unlimited attempts per day

• Play as many times as you want

• Score improves = ranking improves

Tiebreakers:

• If two players have same score

• Player who achieved score first ranks higher

• Encourages playing early and often

Score Verification

All scores are verified on-chain:

• ✅ Submitted to blockchain

• ✅ Anti-cheat validation

• ✅ Timestamped and immutable

• ✅ Publicly verifiable

Invalid scores are rejected:

• Impossible scores (exceeds game limits)

• Modified game clients

• Automated bots

• Replay attacks

See Anti-Cheat System for details

Daily Reset Cycle

Reset Time: 00:00 UTC Daily

What happens at reset:

1. Final rankings locked for previous day

2. Rewards calculated for top 10 in each game

3. Payouts distributed automatically to wallets

4. Leaderboards clear for new day

5. New competition begins immediately

Understanding UTC Time

• UTC = Coordinated Universal Time

• 00:00 UTC = Midnight in London

• Convert to your timezone:

  • New York: 00:00 UTC = 8:00 PM (previous day)

  • Los Angeles: 00:00 UTC = 4:00 PM (previous day)

  • Tokyo: 00:00 UTC = 9:00 AM

  • Sydney: 00:00 UTC = 11:00 AM (next day)

Check current UTC time: time.is/UTC

Reset Strategy

Play near reset time:

• Less time for others to beat you

• Reduces competition

• Strategic for securing top 10

Play early in cycle:

• Set the pace

• See what score to beat

• Multiple attempts throughout day

Multi-Game Earnings

Playing Multiple Games = Multiple Rewards

Example: Rank in 3 games daily

Game	Your Rank	Daily Reward	Monthly
Space Rocks	6th	2,500 8BIT	75,000
Chomper	4th	6,250 8BIT	187,500
Block Drop	8th	2,500 8BIT	75,000
TOTAL	-	11,250 8BIT	337,500

At $1M market cap: $1,096/month At $10M market cap: $10,968/month

Diversification Strategy

Pros:

• Multiple income streams

• Less dependent on one game

• More total earnings potential

• Spreads out competition

Cons:

• Requires skill in multiple games

• More time investment

• Divided focus

Focus Strategy

Master ONE game to rank #1 consistently:

• 12,500 8BIT daily = 375,000 monthly

• At $1M mcap = $1,218/month

• At $10M mcap = $12,187/month

• Simpler, more focused approach

Leaderboard Features

Real-Time Updates

• Scores update immediately upon submission

• Rankings adjust in real-time

• See competitors' scores live

• Know exactly what to beat

Historical Leaderboards

View past leaderboards:

• Yesterday's winners

• Last week's top performers

• Monthly hall of fame

• All-time high scores

Player Profiles

Click any player to see:

• Total earnings

• Games played

• Best ranks

• Win streak

• Achievement badges

Filters & Sorting

Filter by:

• Time period (today, week, month, all-time)

• Game type

• Your friends

• Top earners

Sort by:

• Score (default)

• Earnings

• Games played

• Win rate

Competitive Strategies

Strategy 1: Off-Peak Playing

Play during low-traffic hours:

• Early morning UTC (fewer players)

• Weekday afternoons

• Less competition = easier to rank

Benefits:

• Lower score thresholds

• Easier top 10 qualification

• More consistent earnings

Strategy 2: Last-Minute Push

Play right before reset:

• See what score you need to beat

• Less time for others to overtake you

• Clutch performance under pressure

Risks:

• High stress

• Connection issues near deadline

• May not have time for multiple attempts

Strategy 3: Early Dominance

Set high score early in cycle:

• Psychological advantage

• Forces others to chase your score

• More attempts throughout day

• Can defend position if threatened

Strategy 4: Score Tracking

Monitor leaderboard throughout day:

• Track #10 score (minimum to earn)

• Track #1 score (goal to beat)

• Play only when you can improve

• Save energy for when needed

Rewards Distribution

Automatic Payouts

How you receive rewards:

1. 00:00 UTC - Daily reset occurs

2. Smart contract calculates final rankings

3. Rewards minted for top 10 in each game

4. Sent directly to wallet (2-5 minutes)

5. No claim needed - fully automatic

Viewing Your Rewards

Check your earnings:

1. Go to Profile page

2. Click "Rewards History"

3. See all daily payouts

4. Filter by game, date, amount

5. Export CSV for tax records

Reward Notifications

Enable notifications to get alerts:

• 🔔 "You ranked #3 in Chomper! Earned 6,250 8BIT"

• 🔔 "Daily payout received: 11,250 8BIT"

• 🔔 "You're currently #11 - play more to earn!"

Common Questions

Can I rank in multiple games?

Yes! Each game has separate leaderboards. You can rank top 10 in all games and earn from each.

What if I tie with someone?

Tiebreaker: Player who achieved the score first ranks higher.

How often can I play?

Unlimited! Play as many times as you want. Only your highest score counts.

Do I need to play every day?

No. Leaderboards reset daily, but you can play only when you want. You only earn rewards for days you rank top 10.

Can I lose a rank after earning it?

Yes. If someone beats your score, they take your rank. Rankings update in real-time until reset.

What happens if fewer than 10 players play a game?

All rewards still distributed proportionally to players who did play that game.

Are tournament scores included?

No. Tournament scores are separate. Leaderboards are free-to-play only.

Tips for Success

🎯 Practice Makes Perfect

• Play games in practice mode first

• Learn mechanics and patterns

• Master controls

• Find optimal strategies

📊 Study Top Players

• Watch how #1 players score high

• Learn their techniques

• Identify patterns they exploit

• Adapt strategies to your style

⏰ Time Your Sessions

• Play during your peak performance hours

• Avoid playing when tired

• Take breaks between attempts

• Fresh mind = better scores

🎮 Choose Your Games Wisely

• Focus on games you enjoy

• Pick games you're naturally good at

• Consider competition levels

• Balance difficulty and reward

📈 Track Your Progress

• Record your best scores

• Note what strategies work

• Identify improvement areas

• Set realistic goals

Leaderboard Ethics

Fair Play Rules

✅ Allowed:

• Multiple attempts

• Practicing before competing

• Studying other players' strategies

• Playing on multiple games

❌ Prohibited:

• Cheating or exploiting bugs

• Using bots or automation

• Manipulating game code

• Colluding with other players

Violations result in:

• Score deletion

• Leaderboard ban

• Wallet blacklist

• Forfeiture of rewards

Next Steps

Ready to compete?

1. Choose Your Game

2. Learn Controls

3. Start Playing

4. Claim Your Spot in Top 10!

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Leaderboards update in real-time. All scores are verified on-chain for transparency and fairness.