One of the most common questions from new players: is my score good?
Here’s the full breakdown of every tier, where real players land, and what it actually takes to move up.
The four score tiers
| Tier | Score Range | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Keep Training | 0 – 29 | Below average — still learning technique |
| Solid | 30 – 49 | Good — above most first-time players |
| Elite | 50 – 66 | Excellent — top ~15% of players |
| Legendary | 67+ | Top 1–2% — the goal of the challenge |
Where most players actually score
Based on leaderboard data, here’s where most players land:
- First attempt: 15–35 (most people are surprised by how hard it is)
- After a few sessions: 30–50
- With technique practice: 45–60
- Consistent Legendary players: 67–85+
The average across all submitted scores tends to sit in the Solid range (30–49). Most players can reach Elite with deliberate practice. Legendary is a genuine milestone.
What counts as a “good” score?
It depends on your frame of reference:
- First game ever: Anything above 30 is strong
- Casual player: Solid (30–49) is a comfortable resting range
- Competitive player: Elite (50–66) is the target
- World-class: Legendary (67+), and specifically 80+ puts you near the global top
Why 67 specifically?
The number 67 was chosen as the boundary of human speed in casual wave detection. At 67 waves in 20 seconds, you’re averaging 3.35 complete reps per second — both hands moving in sync, staying in frame, fast enough for the AI to count every rep. It’s hard enough that most players never reach it naturally, but achievable enough that some players do consistently.
It creates a meaningful target: high enough to feel legendary, low enough that people keep trying.
How to move up tiers
The fastest improvements come from fixing technique, not just moving faster:
- Switch to wrist-led motion — drive the wave from your wrists, not your shoulders. This alone can add 10–15 reps.
- Get your lighting right — the AI needs good contrast to detect hands. Face a light source, avoid backlight.
- Keep both hands centered — if one hand drifts out of frame, those reps don’t count.
See the full breakdown in our high score tips guide and hand position guide for a complete technique walkthrough.
Check the global leaderboard
Curious where your score ranks globally? The live leaderboard shows the top scores worldwide, updated in real time from the app and browser version.
Download the app free on Google Play or App Store and find your tier.