Tallying points…
Case File: Ranks & Points
Climbing the Ranks
Every Sleuth starts as a Novice. As you file theories, dig in with the Detective AI, rack up upvotes, and stay active on the board, your Sleuth Points climb — and so does your rank.
Rank Tiers
- NoviceJust opened the case file.0pts
- GumshoePounding the pavement.25pts
- SleuthConnecting the dots.75pts
- DetectiveBuilding real cases.200pts
- InspectorRespected on the board.500pts
- Chief DetectiveTop brass material.1,000pts
- Cold-Case LegendSolver of the unsolvable.2,500pts
How to Earn Points
- Post a theory on a case+25 pts
- Consult the Detective AI on a theory+25 pts
- Each follow-up Detective AI interaction+25 pts
- Receive an upvote on your theory+5 pts
- Post a comment+10 pts
- Daily login+2 pts / day
- Your theory marked “Case Solved”+300 pts
When is a case “Solved”?
A theory is officially marked Case Solved when the community throws its weight behind it — 30 or more upvotes — and a Cold Board administrator confirms the result. The Sleuth who filed the winning theory pockets the full +300 pts bonus and takes their place in the case file.