Search for Players, Teams, and their Ranks

Finding players or teams on Ranking is essential for various scenarios such as challenging opponents, joining tournaments, exploring player ranks, or building your community by sending friend requests or follows. Here's how you can efficiently search for players and teams:

1. Access the Leaderboard

The Leaderboard is your go-to resource for viewing player and team information, including:

• Global Rank (G. Rank): A player's worldwide ranking.
• Rank Difference (G. Dif): How their rank has changed over the past 24 hours.
• F. Rank (Filtered Rank): The player’s rank based on the applied. For example, if you select the \"Billiard\" game, \"USA\" area, and \"League 1,\" the F. Rank will show the ranking of billiard players in the USA within League 1.
• Username/Team Name: The player or team name.
• Score: The points they've earned.
• Coins: Their accumulated coins.
• Community Connections: Whether they’re your friend, team member, competitor, or someone you follow.

You can access the Leaderboard in two ways:

• Scroll Down: Navigate to the bottom of the main page to find the Leaderboard section.
• Rank Tab: Click on the \"Rank\" tab in the top navigation bar.

2. Use Search and Filter Options

At the top of the Leaderboard, you'll find filters to narrow down your search:

• Game: Select a specific game to focus on.
• Area: Search within a particular location.
• Region: Find players or teams from a specific region.
• League: Narrow results based on the league players or teams belong to.
• Rank: Filter players by their global rank.
• Username: Look up specific players.

3. Searching for Teams

If you’re looking for a team:

• Switch to the Teams tab at the top-right corner of the Leaderboard.
• Use the filters (Game, Area, Region, League, Rank) to locate your desired team.

By utilizing these tools, you can easily find the players or teams you're looking for, explore their profiles, and grow your gaming network!

Search for Games

The Games section on Ranking allows you to explore, filter, and join games easily. Whether you're looking for the most popular games, trending options, or something new, here's how to navigate this section:

1. Access the Games Section

• Navigate to the Games section via the top navigation bar on the Ranking site.

2. In this Section, You’ll Find:

• Most Played Games: Games with the highest player participation.
• Trending Games: Games gaining popularity across both solo and team modes.
• Games List: A comprehensive table showcasing all the games available on Ranking, complete with information such as Game Mode (Available in Solo or team), Number of Records, Number of Players, Number of Leagues.

3. Explore the Games List

• Scroll down the page to find the Games List.
• Use the filters at the top of the list, such as Type, Category, and Game Name, to find your desired game.
• Apply sorting options to display games based on: Most Players, Most Records, Top Rated.

4. Joining Games

• Click the Join button available next to the game to add it to your profile. 

Note that to send and receive solo game invitations or participate in tournaments, you need to have joined the game. However, joining a team for a game does not require you to have joined the game. You can send requests to join a team or receive invitations from a team without having the game joined.

5. Suggesting New Games

If the game you want to join isn’t available on Ranking:

• Use the Suggest a New Game button located at the top-right of the Games List section to request its addition. (Learn more about how to request a game to be added on Ranking here).

With these tools, you can discover and participate in the games that match your interests!

Search for Tournaments

The Tournaments section on Ranking provides a comprehensive platform for exploring, organizing, and participating in tournaments. Here’s how to navigate and make the most of it:

1. Access the Tournaments Section

• Navigate to the Tournaments section via the top navigation bar on the Ranking site.
• A dropdown menu will appear with the following options:
• New: Click this to create a new tournament. (Note: Starting a tournament requires funding. Learn more about the process [here]).
• Solo: View and join solo tournaments.
• Team: Explore and participate in team-based tournaments.
• If you select \"Solo\" or \"Team,\" you will be directed to the specific tournament page for solo or team tournaments, respectively.

2. Featured Tournaments

At the top of the page, you’ll find Featured Tournaments with three categories:

• About to Close: Tournaments nearing their registration deadlines.
• Treasurers: Tournaments offering the highest prizes.
• Crowded: Tournaments with the most participants.

3. Explore the Tournaments List

• Scroll down to find the Tournaments List, where all past and future (open to join) tournaments are displayed.
• Use filters at the top of the list to refine your search:
• Choose Game: Filter tournaments by specific games.
• Area: Narrow results by location.
• Contest Time: Select a time frame for the tournament. 
• Tournament Name: Search directly by tournament name.
• Use the Sort option to organize results based on:
• Capacity: The number of participants allowed.
• Registration Cost: Entry fees for the tournament.
• Registration End Date: When registration closes.
• Start Date: The tournament's commencement date.

4. Joining Tournaments

• Click on a tournament to view its details, including entry fees, available seats, and Description.
• Ensure you have enough funding to cover the entry fee before taking a seat.
• Ensure you have joined the game associated with the tournament before registering for the tournament.
• For solo tournaments, you can directly take a seat if spots are available.
• For team tournaments:
• The team captain can join the tournament on behalf of the team. (Captains! Make sure to get approval from all your teammates before joining.)

By leveraging these tools, you can easily find tournaments that match your interests and participate in the competitive arena of Ranking!