Playgroup Playscore

A points-based scoring system that rewards good gameplay and creates a more balanced Commander experience.

Move beyond simple wins and losses. Playscore tracks the actions that make games fun, rewarding players who engage positively while discouraging unfun strategies.

What is Playscore?

Playscore is an alternative scoring system for Commander leagues. Instead of ranking players purely by wins, Playscore awards and deducts points based on in-game actions, creating a more nuanced picture of player performance.

  • Reward Good Play Earn points for eliminating opponents, drawing first blood, and helping opponents survive.
  • Discourage Unfun Strategies Lose points for infinite combos, excessive tutoring, mass land destruction, and overly long turns.
  • Automatic Tracking Many actions are tracked automatically from your game data. Manual counters handle the rest.
  • Fully Customizable Create custom scoring templates to match your playgroup's philosophy and house rules.

How Scoring Works

Points are awarded or deducted based on your actions during the game. Here are the default values:

Earn Points

Kill a player
+2 Auto

Eliminate another player from the game

Last one standing
+2 Auto

Be the last player standing

First blood
+1 Auto

Be the first player to kill another player

First to deal 3+ damage
+1 Auto

Be the first player to accumulate 3 or more damage dealt to opponents

Save someone from losing
+1 Manual

Prevent another player from being eliminated

Lose Points

Get killed
-2 Auto
Go infinite
-2 Manual
Take extra turn
-1 Manual
Play 2+ non-land tutors
-1 Manual
Mass resource denial
-1 Manual
Turn over 10 minutes
-1 Auto

Automatic Tracking

These actions are tracked automatically based on game events. No extra input required!

  • Kills and deaths
  • Game wins
  • First blood
  • First to deal damage
  • Long turns (10+ minutes)

Manual Counters

Some actions require manual tracking using in-game counters. Just tap to record!

  • Extra turns taken
  • Going infinite
  • Playing multiple tutors
  • Mass resource denial
  • Saving another player

Leagues & Customization

Playscore integrates with the Playgroup.gg league system, giving you powerful tools for organized play.

Dedicated Leaderboards

Playscore leagues have their own leaderboards, separate from ELO rankings. See who's really playing the best Commander.

Custom Templates

Don't like the default values? Create custom scoring templates that match your playgroup's philosophy.

Seasonal Play

Run Playscore seasons with active leagues. When a season ends, archive the league and start fresh.

Ready to try Playscore?

Create a league with Playscore enabled and discover a new way to enjoy Commander with your playgroup.