📖 Overview
Use this tool to estimate leaderboard outcomes when bonus rounds are in play.
🧪 Example Scenarios
Use these default and higher-pressure example inputs to explore how sensitive this calculator is before using your real numbers.
| Input | Base Case | Higher Pressure Case |
|---|---|---|
| Base Points Per Round | 18 | 20.7 |
| Number Of Rounds | 12 | 13.8 |
| Bonus Points | 40 | 46 |
| Bonus Frequency (rounds) | 4 | 4.6 |
⚙️ How It Works
This projects total score including periodic bonus points awarded every N rounds.
The Formula
Total = (Rounds × Base Points) + (FLOOR(Rounds ÷ Bonus Frequency) × Bonus Points)
💡Bonus frequency has a multiplicative effect on total score. Comparing strategies before a tournament can reveal which pacing approach maximises projected points.
Quick Reference
| Rounds | 10 base, bonus 50 every 5 | 20 base, bonus 100 every 10 | 15 base, bonus 75 every 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 rounds | 100 + 100 = 200 | 200 + 100 = 300 | 150 + 225 = 375 |
| 20 rounds | 200 + 200 = 400 | 400 + 200 = 600 | 300 + 450 = 750 |
| 50 rounds | 500 + 500 = 1,000 | 1,000 + 500 = 1,500 | 750 + 1,125 = 1,875 |
When To Use This
- Use this tool when you need a fast decision during active planning or execution.
- Use this before committing money, time, or tradeoffs that are hard to reverse.
- Use this to compare options using the same assumptions across scenarios.
Edge Cases To Watch
- Results can be misleading if key inputs are missing, stale, or unrealistic.
- Very small or very large values may amplify rounding effects and interpretation risk.
- If assumptions change mid-decision, recalculate before acting.
Practical Tips
💡 Set realistic base points per round from recent sessions.
💡 Test different bonus frequencies for scenario planning.
💡 Run a best-case, base-case, and worst-case scenario before deciding.
💡 Use recent real values, not ideal assumptions, for better accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Why is bonus frequency important?
More frequent bonuses can materially change projected totals.
❓ Can this support tournament strategy?
Yes, it helps compare different pacing and bonus approaches.