Scoring Guide
Understand how points are earned, what the terminology means, and how to maximize your score.
Key Terminology
Before diving into scoring, let's make sure we're speaking the same language.
A group of players competing against each other. Think of it like a fantasy football league.
The person who created and manages the league. They set up rounds and score picks.
Typically one per episode. Contains pick categories that players must predict before the deadline.
A specific question players answer (e.g., 'Who wins immunity?'). Each has a point value.
The list of contestants (or options) available to choose from when making picks.
A template league that other leagues can sync to for automatic round and scoring updates.
A league that is synced to a master league and receives automatic updates.
How Points Work
Points are the currency of Survivor Showdown. Here's how you earn them:
Round Points
Each pick category has a point value set by the commissioner. When you predict correctly, you earn those points.
| Pick Type | Typical Points | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 Immunity Winner | 10 pts | Medium |
| 🔥 Voted Out | 15 pts | Hard |
| 🗝️ Finds Advantage | 5-10 pts | Hard |
| ⚔️ Reward Winner | 5 pts | Medium |
| 🎭 Plays Idol | 10 pts | Very Hard |
Note: Point values vary by league. These are typical values but your commissioner may set different amounts.
Trigger Points
Trigger points are season-long predictions that can pay out multiple times throughout the season.
How They Work
- 1At the start of the season, you make a prediction for a trigger category (e.g., "Most likely to win immunity")
- 2Every time a trigger event happens that matches your selection, you earn points
- 3Points accumulate throughout the season – a good trigger pick can be worth a lot!
Example Trigger Categories
Earns points each time your pick wins a challenge
Earns points each time your pick finds an advantage
Earns points when your pick causes tribal drama
Earns points when your pick builds alliances
Bonus Points
Commissioners can award bonus points for achievements beyond regular picks:
Manual bonuses for creative predictions, engagement, or whatever the commissioner decides
Some leagues award extra points for getting all picks correct in a round
Bonus for being the first to correctly predict a difficult outcome
Extra points for multiple correct picks in a row
Redemption Picks
Some leagues offer redemption picks – a second chance if your original season-long pick gets eliminated early.
How Redemption Works
- 1.Your original pick for a category gets eliminated from the show
- 2.You're offered the chance to make a new "redemption" pick
- 3.Redemption picks typically earn reduced points (e.g., 50% of normal)
- 4.This keeps you engaged even if your favorite gets voted out early
Leaderboard
The leaderboard shows current standings across all league members.
Point Breakdown
Your total score is the sum of:
Points from correct picks each week
Accumulated points from season-long predictions
Commissioner awards and special achievements
Tip: You can view a detailed breakdown of your points by clicking on your name in the leaderboard. See exactly where each point came from!
Scoring Strategy Tips
- 💡High-point categories like 'Voted Out' are worth focusing on, even if they're harder
- 💡Trigger picks can be sleeper hits – choose someone likely to be active all season
- 💡Don't forget to make your picks before the deadline – zero points for missed rounds!
- 💡Watch the show carefully for clues about upcoming tribal dynamics
- 💡Sometimes the safest pick isn't the best – calculated risks can pay off big