> ## Documentation Index
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# Monthly Leaderboard

> Earn CatchPoints, climb the monthly ranks, and win Bonus Balance — automatically paid out to the top 50 every month

CatchBack runs a monthly leaderboard that ranks collectors by **CatchPoints earned**. At the end of each month, the top 50 finishers automatically receive **Bonus Balance** credits they can spend on packs or the marketplace. The leaderboard resets on the 1st of every month, so every month is a fresh chance to climb.

## How CatchPoints work

CatchPoints are the ranking currency on the leaderboard. They are not money and can't be cashed out — they exist purely to determine your monthly rank.

### Ways to earn CatchPoints

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Free claims" icon="hand-holding-dollar">
    Claim **15 free CatchPoints every 3 hours** from your wallet. The claim button shows a countdown when it's not yet available.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Pack openings" icon="box-open">
    Every pack you open earns CatchPoints scaled to the pack value. Bigger packs, more points.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Marketplace activity" icon="store">
    Buy and sell cards on the marketplace to earn CatchPoints on each completed transaction.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Platform engagement" icon="bullseye">
    Auction participation, vaulting, and special campaigns can all earn CatchPoints.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Real-time ranking

Your CatchPoints total updates in real time, and so does your leaderboard position. You can watch yourself climb (or get passed) as you play.

## Monthly payouts

At the end of each month, we snapshot the leaderboard and **automatically credit Bonus Balance** to the top 50 finishers based on their final rank.

| Rank        | Bonus Balance Reward |
| ----------- | -------------------- |
| 🥇 1st      | **\$500**            |
| 🥈 2nd      | **\$375**            |
| 🥉 3rd      | **\$250**            |
| 4th – 10th  | **\$100** each       |
| 11th – 20th | **\$50** each        |
| 21st – 50th | **\$25** each        |

Bonus Balance lands directly in your wallet on the 1st of the following month, alongside any CatchCoins and Store Credit. You can spend it on packs or the marketplace immediately — no claim step needed.

<Note>
  Bonus Balance is different from CatchCoins. It's a reward credit that can be spent on the platform, but it is not currently convertible to cash. See [CatchCoins](/about-catchback/catchcoins) for a full breakdown of platform balances.
</Note>

## How to compete

<Steps>
  <Step title="Claim your free CatchPoints">
    Every 3 hours, 15 free CatchPoints. Setting a habit of regular claims is the simplest way to keep your rank moving up.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open packs and trade">
    Pack openings and marketplace activity earn CatchPoints on top of the platform value you're getting. Every transaction counts.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Watch your rank">
    The leaderboard page shows your live position. If you're close to a tier threshold (Top 10, Top 20, Top 50), a final push at month-end can be the difference between \$25 and \$100.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Get paid out automatically">
    On the 1st of the month, the previous month's leaderboard is snapshotted and the top 50 get their Bonus Balance. No action required from you.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Frequently asked

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="What happens if I tie with someone?">
    Ties are broken by who reached the score first. The earlier finisher takes the higher rank.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does my CatchPoints balance carry over between months?">
    No — the leaderboard resets on the 1st of every month, so CatchPoints earned in the previous month don't apply to the new month's ranking. Past CatchPoints stay in your historical record but don't affect future standings.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Are payouts manual or automatic?">
    Automatic. The leaderboard is snapshotted at the start of each month and Bonus Balance is credited to all top-50 finishers. You'll see the credit appear in your wallet shortly after the new month begins.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What if my account is flagged for a violation?">
    Bonus Balance is a reward for legitimate platform activity. Accounts found to be in violation of platform terms — including multi-accounting and fraudulent activity — are excluded from payouts.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>