Fair challenge rules make the goal, scoring unit, recording method and exceptions clear before a group starts. Choose a format that fits the participants, then test it with a few example days.
The scoring ideas here are manual group formats. They are separate from the points, streaks and leaderboard behavior built into Quests.
Choose what you want to encourage
If the goal is regular practice, count completed opportunities. If the group wants a shared project, define a meaningful contribution. A total-volume contest can favor people with more time, so discuss that tradeoff before choosing it.
For activities involving physical effort, each person should choose an appropriate target and be able to pause for health or accessibility reasons. Agree on alternative participation before the round.
Three scoring formats
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| Format | Example | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Completed opportunities | Four completed reading sessions out of five planned | Agree on scheduled days before scoring |
| Personal target | Each person records whether they met their own daily minimum | Keep targets realistic and transparent |
| Shared project | Everyone contributes one sketch to a weekly collection | Define what counts as a contribution |
A numerical example
Ari planned five practice sessions and completed four. Jo planned three and completed three. Their completion rates are 80% and 100%. Ari completed more sessions; Jo completed a greater share of the agreed plan. Choose which question matters before deciding how to recognize progress.
Write the formula explicitly: completed planned opportunities divided by total planned opportunities. When no opportunities were planned, report no score. Keep missed and unknown records distinct.
Agree on recording and exceptions
- Choose a day boundary and state the time zone.
- Choose one record or device source per person where measurement is involved.
- Decide whether reflections or photos are optional.
- State how the group handles a missed update or corrected record.
- Allow a pause without pressure to reveal private health information.
- Set a date to review whether the rules still work.
For walking, the step challenge guide explains how personal targets can fit a mixed group. For office groups, use the workplace guide to plan voluntary participation.
Write a one-paragraph agreement
We will practice on our agreed days, record completion in our chosen place, and review the first week on Sunday. Each person chooses a manageable minimum. Photos are optional. Anyone can pause. Our group score summarizes this agreement and does not change app rules.
Capture the details in the accountability template before inviting people to the next round.