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Accounts and Cheat Codes

Do I need to create an account?

No. When you visit the site, we automatically create an anonymous account for you so you can start voting immediately.

What is a Cheat Code?

Because we do not ask for your email or password, the Cheat Code is the only way to save your account.

It generates a unique phrase, like neon-tiger-warp-1000, that works as your permanent login key.

I lost my Cheat Code. Can I recover my votes?

No.

We prioritize privacy, which means we do not collect email addresses or phone numbers for account recovery. If you lose your Cheat Code, there is no way for us to verify ownership and restore the account.

Please write your Cheat Code down.

Can I vote on my phone and my computer?

Yes. Generate a Cheat Code on your first device, then use Load Cheat Code on the second device to sync both to the same account.

Can I change my alias, tagline, or avatar?

Yes. Open your profile from the top-right profile pill and use the edit controls to update your display name, tagline, and avatar seed.

Features

What is Head to Head?

Head to Head is a comparison mode for up to 6 players. Enter saved display names and we will generate an accuracy race chart plus a leaderboard from scored games.

You can compare across all scored games or switch to shared games only for a cleaner apples-to-apples matchup.

What are Tribunals?

Tribunals are private groups for up to 12 members. They are meant for friend groups, rival circles, or any closed group that wants its own leaderboard and comparison view.

You join a tribunal by entering an invite code from an existing member. Once inside, you can track standings, compare scored games, and see who will come out on top.

Scoring and Rules

How is accuracy calculated?

Accuracy is based on the absolute difference between your predicted score and the final OpenCritic score. If you guess 85 and the game lands at 82, you are off by 3 points.

What does 'Will Not Score' mean?

If you check this box, you are predicting that the game will not end up with an OpenCritic score. You should still provide a score for the hypothetical case where it does. This will be shown on a game once it releases as doubt percentage

What are Accuracy Badges?

Users earn permanent badges based on their prediction performance. These appear on your profile once a game releases and scores are finalized.

🔮
Oracle
Predict the exact OpenCritic score.
🎯
Sharp Guess
Predict within 2 points of the final score.
Close But No Cigar
Predict within 3 points of the final score.

You can earn badges as an anonymous user, but if you clear cookies or switch devices without saving a Cheat Code, that collection can be lost.

What is Swipe Mode?

Swipe Mode is a fast voting deck for games you have not rated yet. You can open it from the home screen header.

On desktop, use Enter to submit a score, Tab to skip forward, and the arrow keys to move through the queue.

What is the difference between Badges and Achievements?

Badges are game-specific accuracy rewards like Oracle, Sharp Guess, and Close But No Cigar.

Achievements are broader profile milestones tied to season participation and long-term prediction behavior. Your profile now separates them into dedicated tabs.

When are results revealed?

Community averages and your personal ranking are revealed automatically three days before a game releases. At this point all voting will be locked.

Patch 2.3 The Collection Update

Mar 11, 2026

Swipe Mode Live

Rapid-fire voting: Unscored, unlocked games can now be rated one card at a time from the new Swipe Mode launcher on the home header.
Desktop shortcuts: Arrow keys and Tab now let you move through the deck quickly without jumping back to the main list.
Smart deck filtering: Swipe Mode skips anything you have already rated and any game that is currently locked.

Profile Collections

Dedicated profile tabs: Profiles now separate your Overview, Badges, and Achievements into their own views.
Badge collection view: Accuracy badges are grouped by type so repeat hits like Oracle and Sharp Guess are easier to browse.
Collection progress: Totals and unlock progress are easier to scan without mixing game-specific badges with season milestones.

Patch 2.2 The Competition Update

Feb 12, 2026

Head to Head

Mini leagues: Compare your prediction accuracy against up to 5 friends by display name.
Animated race chart: Watch each player's accuracy evolve over time as games score out.
Shared games filter: Toggle between all games and fair overlap-only comparisons.

Season Stats and Notifications

Season stats page: View community-wide leaders, misses, overhyped calls, and overall accuracy.
Score reveal toasts: When a game you voted on gets scored, the app can now surface how close you were.
Season system: Games and votes are now organized by season for future year-over-year tracking.

Patch 2.1 The Identity Update

Feb 10, 2026

User Profiles Live

Identity: You can set a custom alias and tagline. Your avatar is generated from your profile seed.
Real accuracy: Profiles calculate a precise accuracy score from the difference between your prediction and the final OpenCritic score.
Badge showcase: Your earned badges now appear directly on your profile card.

Polish and Fixes

New layout: Game cards were redesigned to improve readability on smaller screens.
Smart sorting: The app now remembers your sort preference between visits.
Wording update: "Will Not Release" was changed to "Will Not Score" to better fit the prediction rules.

Patch 2.0 The Expansion Update

Feb 08, 2026

New Features

Cloud save via cheat codes: Save your predictions permanently and sync them across devices.
Mobile overhaul: iOS zoom issues were reduced and filter controls became more touch-friendly.
Touch improvements: Inputs and controls were enlarged for phone use.

Roster Expansion

Database update: The prediction pool was expanded with a large batch of upcoming titles.
Discovery: Recently added games now stand out more clearly in the main list.

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