What Are Elimination Games?

How It Works

1. Join an Elimination Game — Browse available games on the Explore page. Entry fees range from $10 to $1,000.
2. Compete for 12 hours — Each Elimination Game lasts exactly 12 hours. Hit your fitness goals using your connected tracker.
3. Get ranked — Players are ranked by performance (steps, reps, etc.) at the end of the 12-hour window.
4. Top 50% win — The top half of finishers split the entry fees forfeited by the bottom half. Higher finishers earn more.

Payout Tiers

Cadoo-hosted Elimination Games use a tiered payout system:

PlacementPayout Top 5%Entry fee returned + up to 1.5x your entry fee Top 6–25%Entry fee returned + up to 1x your entry fee Top 26–50%Entry fee returned + up to 0.5x your entry fee Bottom 50%Entry fee forfeited

Example: In a $20 entry game with 100 players:

• Total pool: $2,000
• Top 5 players: Could earn ~$50 each (entry + 1.5x)
• Players ranked 6–25: Could earn ~$40 each (entry + 1x)
• Players ranked 26–50: Could earn ~$30 each (entry + 0.5x)
• Players ranked 51–100: Lose their $20 entry fee

Exact payouts vary based on number of participants and platform fees.

When Do Games Run?

Cadoo-hosted Elimination Games start twice daily:

• 10:00 AM PST (1:00 PM EST)
• 10:00 PM PST (1:00 AM EST)

New games are posted regularly on the Explore page. You can also create your own Elimination Game using Create Your Own Challenge (CYOC).

Tips for Winning

1. Start strong — Begin your workout as soon as the game starts to maximize your score.
2. Sync early and often — Make sure your fitness tracker is connected and syncing data to Cadoo.
3. Know the activity — Check whether the game tracks steps, reps, or another metric before joining.
4. Watch the leaderboard — Monitor your ranking during the game to know if you need to push harder.
5. Pick the right entry level — Start with lower entry fees until you get a feel for the competition.

Platform Fee

Cadoo takes a platform fee (up to 25%) from the prize pool to operate the service. The fee is factored into payout calculations and is transparent before you join.

FAQ

Q: What if I don't sync my data in time?

A: You must sync your fitness data before the game ends. Unsynced activity won't count toward your ranking.

Q: Can I get a refund if I join but can't compete?

A: Entry fees are non-refundable once the game starts. If a game is cancelled by Cadoo before starting, your entry fee is returned.

Q: What happens in a tie?

A: Tied players share the same ranking tier and split payouts equally within that tier.

Q: Is there a minimum number of players?

A: Games require a minimum number of participants to run. If the minimum isn't met, the game may be cancelled and entry fees returned.