The basics of the ranking system are as follows: 1. * Separate rankings are maintained for soloists, evolvers, and groups. 2. * Each puzzle is assigned a number of "global points", normally 100. 3. * The top soloist, evolver, and group receive the assigned number of global points at the end of each puzzle. 4. * Other players and groups receive a smaller number of points based on the number of participants. 5. * The main soloist, evolver, and group rankings are determined by adding the global points received in the last 120 days. ("Beginner" puzzles are not counted for the group ranking, however.) 6. * Weekly and monthly rankings are also available. These use cutoffs of 7 and 30 days, respectively. 7. * The soloist hall of fame ranks players by the total glo