Unveiling Leaderboards: The Latest Tournament Feature on Ultra Arena

Steve Raath
Ultra
Published in
5 min readDec 4, 2023

Leaderboards are a new way for organizers and games to create tournaments and engage their communities, whilst giving players longer-term incentives to compete in tournaments on Arena.

We’re thrilled to introduce a new feature to Ultra Arena, leaderboards! This dynamic addition transforms the way tournaments are created and experienced, providing new ways for organizers to engage their communities and for players to compete on Arena. Throughout December, we’ll be conducting our very own leaderboard, awarding the top contestants with $UOS, physical gaming goods, and Uniqs.

Let’s delve into the details of leaderboards and how they’ll work!

What Are Leaderboards?

Leaderboards are a new tournament framework on Ultra Arena that enables organizers to curate season-long events. These events will consist of multiple tournaments over a predefined time frame, with each tournament contributing to the leaderboard.

The leaderboard homepage

Players who participate in any tournament within a leaderboard will find themselves in the rankings for seasonal prizes, where results in each tournament competed in will help shape their position in the rankings. Those who finish at the top of the leaderboard will be rewarded with prize pools created by organizers.

How Leaderboards Work

Leaderboards add a new approach to tournament compilation for organizers, offering a unique perspective beyond individual events.

Multiple tournaments converge to form a comprehensive leaderboard, with each tournament contributing specified points to the overall standings. Organizers have the flexibility to assign varying points to each tournament, shaping the dynamics of the leaderboard. This not only adds strategic depth to the competition but also ensures a fair and engaging experience for all participants.

For the players, the goal is to compete consistently in multiple tournaments within a leaderboard, show their skills, and climb the ranks to win the set leaderboard prizes.

Dedicated Prize Pool for Leaderboards

To intensify the competition, a dedicated prize pool is exclusively allocated to the leaderboard. This pool becomes the ultimate reward for those who consistently showcase their skills across multiple tournaments. The cumulative effect fosters a sense of long-term engagement, encouraging players to compete consistently over time.

Players have more than just the Leaderboard prize pool to aim for, as individual tournaments within a leaderboard can also feature their own prize pools. This means that every tournament becomes a valuable and rewarding competition for players, adding significance to each event within the broader competitive landscape.

Integrating Uniqs into the reward system also opens the door to additional events, such as seasonal raffles that take place after the leaderboard concludes. This introduces a greater incentive for players to actively engage in leaderboards and tournaments.

Longer-Term Incentive for Players to Win

For participants, leaderboards unlock a new dimension of engagement and incentive to win. The longer-term nature of these tournaments provides a sustained incentive for players to hone their skills, strategize effectively, and climb the ranks. This creates a captivating environment where every tournament contributes to a player’s journey up the leaderboard.

A look at the prize pool and leaderboard interface

Shaping Collaboration Opportunities for Organizers

Leaderboards open up avenues for collaboration among organizers. Leaderboards can be curated with tournaments created by various organizers, fostering a collaborative environment where multiple organizers can join forces to create engaging events with shared prize pools.

This not only presents substantial co-marketing opportunities but also allows for the creation of season-long events that cater to gaming communities. The synergy among organizers enhances the overall experience, transforming leaderboards into a hub for collective innovation and community engagement.

Paving the Way for the Future of Ultra Arena

The introduction of leaderboards isn’t merely a new feature; it signifies a pivotal stride in the evolution of Ultra Arena. Beyond its immediate benefits, it sets the stage for future developments.

For instance, it holds the potential to evolve into a draft system for a future league structure. Moreover, its robust framework is poised to be a cornerstone for numerous upcoming developments, laying the foundation for a dynamic and ever-evolving Ultra Arena experience.

Kicking Off the Leaderboard Feature

To initiate the launch of the leaderboard feature, we’re throwing a Fall Guys leaderboard in to test the functionality of the new feature. The leaderboard will consist of numerous tournaments, each contributing equally to the overall standings.

The prize pool will consist of the following:

Individual tournament prize pool:

  • 400 $UOS per tournament

Leaderboard prize pool:

  • 4,370 $UOS
  • Arozzi Vernazza gaming chair
  • Logitech The Mandalorian Special Edition gaming headset
  • Arozzi Verona V2 gaming chair
  • Personalized Fall Guys Card Uniqs
  • Raffle tickets

As well as offering a leaderboard prize pool, we’ll be running a raffle for everyone who participates in the leaderboard tournaments. For each tournament participated in, an entry ticket will be awarded.

The raffle prizes will consist of the following:

  • 3 Lucidsound gaming headsets
  • 10 free Games on Ultra
  • Exclusive closed beta access

It’s important to note that both raffle tickets and the prizes themselves will be tradable items.

As we unveil leaderboards, we invite organizers and players alike to leverage this feature. Download Ultra and check out leaderboards as we redefine competition, foster community, and elevate the gaming experience.

About Ultra

Ultra is the first entertainment platform providing all key games industry services under a single roof, easily accessible through a single login.

Built around our PC games distribution store, Ultra provides access to countless centralized and decentralized services: Discover, buy, play and sell your games and in-game items, watch live-streaming feeds, interact with your favorite influencers, participate in contests, compete in tournaments, and much more.

Ultra has been built to provide endless value for players, a fair playing ground for developers, and a whole new world of opportunities for the games industry.

For more information, visit ultra.io and onultra.io and follow along on Twitter, YouTube, Telegram, Instagram, and Discord.

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