Guide

How Leaderboards Work

Published May 27, 20263 min read

Leaderboards compare completed runs, but each game has its own score shape.

A good ranking view should tell you who finished, how strong the result was, and when the score was submitted.

Bulls and Cows Scores

Bulls and Cows usually ranks by fewer guesses first, then faster completion time when guess counts are tied.

Countdown Numbers focuses on whether the expression reaches the target, then uses time and completion details for comparison.

Futoshiki values a completed valid grid. Time and mistake patterns help distinguish close results.

Today's leaderboard is live. Archived rankings represent a completed date and should no longer change except for data repair.