Score (video games)

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In video games the score is usually an indicator of a player's skill or progress. Good scores are often placed on a high scores table. Scores can come in different types, but usually the score is a numerical value.

1 Scoring
2 Scoring bugs
3 Effects of the score
4 See also

[edit] Scoring

In puzzle games, scores are usually gained by solving the puzzles quickly. Higher scores can be gained by performing combos of puzzle solving. There is often a time bonus which can add extra points. The level number is often a multiplier on the points, so higher scores are possible on harder levels. Level multipliers can also be picked up in some games, to further multiply your points bonus.

In other games, points are usually gained from defeating monsters and enemies. When defeating a boss, a large number of points is usually rewarded. Extra points can be gained from collecting power-ups, secret items, etc.

[edit] Scoring bugs

In many games, a good player can get the "Maximum score" due to a limitation or bug in the game. A typical limit would be 999,999 points. In some eight-bit systems and games, getting a score of 255 as the maximum was common.

[edit] Effects of the score

Usually, when a player gets a cetain number of points, they may get an extra life or go on to a higher level. Points can be often used as currency which can redeemed for rewards and player upgrades.