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TournamentsNovember 1, 20267 min read

How to Run a Tournament in Discord: Brackets, Match Threads and Results (Beta)

Run a Discord tournament with Scoreboards: knockout, groups + knockout or double elimination, signup with buttons, a private thread per match and a live bracket.

Image RatingNovember 1, 20267 min read

How to Run an Art or Photo Contest on Discord

A step-by-step guide to running art contests and photo challenges in your Discord server: submissions with one button, 1–10 voting, judges, blind voting and a podium for the winners.

LevelsOctober 16, 20266 min read

Discord Leveling Bot: XP, Levels and Role Rewards (Beta)

A Discord leveling bot in beta: members earn XP from chat and voice, level up on the same curve as MEE6 and unlock role rewards. Set up in three steps.

EconomyOctober 12, 20265 min read

Discord Points Bot: Server Currency and a Shop

A Discord points bot: members earn a server currency from approved results and spend it on roles, board emojis and name colours in your shop.

GuideOctober 11, 20264 min read

Scoreboards in Discord: A Screenshot Tour

See what the Scoreboards leaderboard bot posts in your Discord server: live leaderboards, ELO ranked matches, score approval, web pages, embeds and weekly recaps.

GuideApril 3, 20264 min read

Discord Leaderboard Bot: Track Rankings, Scores & Stats

Set up a Discord leaderboard bot to track player rankings, scores, and performance stats. See how Scoreboards brings competitive leaderboards to your server.

ClassicMarch 28, 20265 min read

The Classic Leaderboard: Accumulate Points and Dominate

Learn how to set up a Classic leaderboard to track cumulative scores over time. Perfect for seasons, weekly competitions, and long-running events.

ELOMarch 28, 20266 min read

ELO Ratings: Skill-Based Competitive Rankings

Master the ELO rating system for 1v1 and team matchups. Learn about K-factors, decay settings, and how to run a fair competitive ladder.

Fastest TimesMarch 28, 20265 min read

Fastest Times: Race Against the Clock

Set up time-based leaderboards for speedruns, races, and timed challenges. Track completion times down to the millisecond.

High ScoreMarch 28, 20265 min read

High Score Leaderboards: Only Your Best Counts

Discover how High Score leaderboards track personal bests. Ideal for arcade-style competitions where players chase the ultimate top score.