The Skool Games 2025 are here, packed with exciting changes that promise to make the competition more inclusive, balanced, and focused on long-term community building. This comprehensive guide dives deep into the latest updates, rules, and strategies you need to excel in the Skool Games.
The Skool Games have always been about celebrating vibrant, thriving communities. However, the 2025 changes address past challenges, ensuring a more sustainable and passion-driven competition. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or new to the Skool platform, understanding these updates is key to success.
Many communities focused on short-term selling for 30 days, then saw mass churn. This created unsustainable growth models and undermined the Skool ethos.
With an emphasis on member acquisition, retention often took a backseat. Communities that thrived on high turnover struggled to maintain long-term value.
Some competitors charged up to $999/month, making it difficult for hobbyist and niche communities to compete with larger, business-driven groups.
“Make money online” niches overshadowed other categories, leaving limited opportunities for health, hobbies, and other communities to shine.
The previous Cyberturck prize led to overly aggressive tactics and a toxic competitive environment, clashing with Skool’s community-focused values.
The Skool Games 2025 changes revolutionize the competition by promoting sustainability, inclusivity, and fairness.
Skool is shifting the spotlight to long-term engagement. Communities that foster meaningful connections and retain members will rank higher on leaderboards.
To promote diversity, the Skool Games 2025 introduces six new categories:
Skool cut its ad spend by 90% and shifted its messaging to focus on authentic growth rather than quick wins. This ensures that communities are built with purpose and passion.
By dialing down the intensity of competition, Skool aims to avoid toxic behaviors that clash with its core values.
Skool is now centered on fostering communities driven by shared passions and long-term goals rather than short-lived profit motives.
Launching in Q1 2025, the robust affiliate functionality will empower community leaders to grow their memberships sustainably.
A new map feature will allow members to see where others are located globally, encouraging local meetups and stronger connections.
The Skool Games 2025 marks a turning point for community leaders looking to create sustainable, impactful groups. By shifting the focus from short-term growth to long-term value, Skool is fostering a culture of authenticity and passion.
As Sam said during the opening ceremony, “It’s all about passion, making something cool, and building something that lasts.” With these changes, the Skool Games are more than a competition—they’re a celebration of thriving, meaningful communities.
The major changes include quarterly 90-day challenges, a focus on retention metrics, a $100/month pricing cap for rankings, six new competition categories, and wholesome prizes like an all-expenses-paid trip to Los Angeles.
Skool Games will now run for 90 days instead of monthly. Leaderboards will factor in churn rates, rewarding communities that maintain strong retention and long-term engagement.
To level the playing field, only $100/month of a membership fee will count toward rankings. Communities charging higher fees can still compete but are limited in terms of leaderboard points.
The categories include Business, Health & Fitness, Creative Arts, Personal Development, Technology & Gaming, and Hobbies & Interests, providing a fair chance for diverse communities.
Top winners receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Los Angeles, a visit to Skool HQ, participation in a Hormozi 1-Day Mastermind, and a Skool Games Trophy.
New features include a robust affiliate program launching in Q1 and a native map integration to help members organize local meetups worldwide.
Yes, with the new rules, winners are no longer restricted from competing in future Skool Games, allowing them to continue growing their communities.
