Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about VAINKEURZ — rankings, rewards and the rest.
What is VAINKEURZ?
VAINKEURZ is a free interactive ranking platform where the community ranks anything — characters, games, movies, music, food and more — through simple head-to-head duels. Each TopList turns your picks into a personal ranking, and everyone's votes aggregate into a worldwide community verdict.
How does a TopList work?
You pick a list, then choose between two contenders at a time across a short series of duels. An adaptive algorithm uses your choices to build your full ranking in just a few picks — you never have to compare every possible pair.
Do I need an account to play?
No. You can play any TopList instantly, without signing up. If you create an account later, your past sessions are claimed automatically and your XP and trophies are credited retroactively.
Is VAINKEURZ free?
Yes, it's completely free to play. There is an in-app reward currency called KEURZ that you can earn and spend on rewards, but playing never costs real money.
What are KEURZ?
KEURZ are VAINKEURZ's reward currency. You earn them by creating content, unlocking trophies, referring friends and through the social and Twitch modes — not by playing TopList, so the rankings stay fair. KEURZ can be exchanged for real rewards in the shop.
What is XP and how do levels work?
XP (experience points) rewards engagement: you earn XP by playing TopList, casting votes. XP unlocks 9 levels, from Egg all the way to Dragon.
What is a worldwide ranking?
A worldwide ranking aggregates the votes of everyone who played a given TopList into a single community verdict, ordered by an ELO rating. It's the definitive "according to the community, the best X is Y" answer.
What is GuessList?
GuessList is the social mode: share your TopList with friends and they try to guess your ranking. The closer they get, the higher their compatibility score — and both sides earn rewards.
What is Twitch mode?
In Twitch mode a streamer plays a TopList live while viewers vote in chat to guess the streamer's picks. The most accurate viewers win KEURZ and prizes.
Can I create my own TopList?
Yes. Anyone can submit a list of contenders. Once it's reviewed and validated it becomes playable by the whole community, and you earn KEURZ every time someone plays it.
What languages is VAINKEURZ available in?
VAINKEURZ is available in English, French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese, with more languages planned.