In short
SalesScreen offers many competition types, and the best choice depends on your goal, not just the format. This guide helps you pick the right one by starting from what you want to achieve, then points you to the step-by-step article for setup.
If you are new to competitions and unsure, Standard is the most widely used and most flexible starting point. Everything else builds on the same basic flow.
Just want the fast answer? Use the picker below to go straight to the right how-to. Want the strategy behind the choice (fairness, prizes, visibility, common mistakes)? Read Running Competitions That Drive the Right Behaviour.
Quick picker: start from your goal
Find the goal that matches your situation, then create the recommended competition type.
If your goal is to… | Create a… | How-to guide |
Drive the highest total results | Standard competition | |
Ensure fairness across different roles or team sizes | Average / Custom Target competition | |
Create a direct duel between individuals | Battle | |
Run a knockout / elimination event | Bracket | |
Run several rounds over time | Multi-Round | |
Reward participation or activity (element of chance) | Lottery / Gift Swap | |
Reward staying on top the longest | King of the Hill | |
Compete against your own tailored goals | Custom Target |
Why each type fits its goal, plus fairness, prizes, visibility, and common mistakes, is covered in the best-practice guide Running Competitions That Drive the Right Behaviour.
For managers: how to choose well
Before you pick a type, answer three quick questions:
What behavior do I want to drive? More total activity, fairness across levels, speed, or broad participation?
Who is competing? Individuals, teams, or custom teams? (Battle and Gift Swap have participant restrictions.)
How do I want winners decided? Most output, highest goal completion, knockout, or chance?
Matching the format to the behavior is what makes a competition actually change performance, rather than just entertain.
For admins: what to know before you build
Regardless of type, the competition builder asks the same core steps: who is competing → what they compete on → when it runs → goals → prizes → review. Understanding this shared flow means every competition type feels familiar.
A few practical notes:
Permissions: Creating competitions requires Company Admin or Competition Admin privileges.
Availability: Some types depend on your plan. Certain plans include only the Standard competition type.
Prizes: If you want everyone to win something (e.g. Gift Swap), create enough prizes for all participants.
Publishing: When publishing, add the competition to screens and feeds, and enable start / halfway / completed notifications for maximum effect.
Frequently asked questions
Which competition type should I use if I'm not sure?
Start with Standard. It is the most flexible and widely used, and whoever delivers the most of your chosen metric wins.
How do I make a competition fair between new and experienced reps?
Use an Average or Custom Target competition so each person competes toward their own goal instead of a single shared number.
What's the difference between a Battle and a Standard competition?
A Battle is an individual-only 1-on-1 duel run outside the main builder. A Standard competition can include many users or teams competing on the same metric.
Which type keeps everyone engaged, not just top performers?
Lottery and Gift Swap give every qualifying report a chance to win, so participation matters as much as raw output.
Can I run a competition over several rounds?
Yes, use Multi-Round to split one competition into parts, each with its own metric or a rising goal.
Next steps
Decide your goal using the picker above.
Open Competitions → + New competition and select the matching type.
Follow the linked how-to guide below for step-by-step setup.