Section 6: Scoring
Standard Result
A standard game does not use points. A player advances by securing a seat after each valid stop. The last remaining player wins, and all other players are ranked by reverse order of elimination if placements are needed.
For example, in an eight-player game, the first eliminated player places eighth, the next places seventh, and so on. The player eliminated in the final round places second, while the player seated in that round places first.
Multiple-Game Scoring
For a party tournament, the organizer may award points after each complete game. A simple system gives one point for every opponent a player outlasts, plus one additional point to the winner. Under that system, the first player eliminated receives zero points, and later eliminations earn progressively more.
Another common system awards a fixed number of points to the top finishers, such as five points for first place, three for second, and one for third. The chosen scale, number of games, and tournament tiebreaker must be announced before the first game.
Tournament Ties
If two or more players finish a series with equal point totals, the tie may be resolved by most game wins, then most second-place finishes, and finally a playoff. A playoff begins with all tied players and one fewer seat than tied players.
Non-Elimination Scoring
Cooperative variations may score the group rather than individuals. The group earns a successful round when every participant reaches a designated space without falling, pushing, or leaving anyone unsupported. The goal is to complete as many safe rounds as possible.