Esports
Glossary.

A single player eliminating all 5 opponents in a round (in tactical FPS games like CS2, Valorant, and R6 Siege).

Aegis of the Immortal — dropped by Roshan. The hero holding it respawns on the spot after dying. A massive objective that often decides team fights.

A playable character in Valorant with unique abilities. Each team drafts a composition of 5 agents before a match.

Each round, one team attacks (trying to plant a defuser or eliminate defenders) while the other defends the objective site.

A powerful one-shot-kill sniper rifle in CS2. The most expensive gun — teams often build strategies around their AWP player (AWPer).

Before a match, each team bans operators to remove them from play. Strategy begins with denying the opponent their best picks.

Baron Nashor — the most powerful neutral objective in LoL. Killing it grants a team-wide buff that strengthens minions and enables sieges.

Best of 1 — a single map/game decides the winner. Higher variance, harder to predict accurately.

Best of 3 — first team to win 2 maps/games wins. The standard format for most competitive matches.

Best of 5 — first team to win 3 maps/games wins. Usually reserved for finals and semi-finals.

Best of 7 — first team to win 4 maps/games wins. Extremely rare, used in some LoL grand finals.

A consumable item that multiplies your rewards on a single prediction. 8 unique types with different triggers, from safe (Precision Boost) to high-risk (All-In Amplifier). Stack up to 3 per prediction.

A bundle of boosters available in the store. Comes in 4 tiers: Standard (250 coins, 5 boosters), Deluxe (750), Premium (2,000), and Ultimate (5,000).

The competitive draft format in Dota 2. Team captains alternate banning and picking heroes in a structured sequence.

A situation where a player is outnumbered but manages to win the round or fight. Also used to describe performing under extreme pressure.

In-app currency earned through correct predictions and leaderboard rewards. Spent in the store on stickers, boosters, and booster packs.

A scoring multiplier based on how the community predicted. Picking the less-popular team gives up to 1.6x more Points when they win — contrarian picks are rewarded.

Counter-Terrorist and Terrorist sides. Teams switch sides at halftime (after 12 rounds).

A rotating selection of 3 team stickers available for purchase at 150 Coins each. Refreshes daily — check back for your favorite teams.

The champion selection phase in League of Legends. Teams alternate banning and picking champions in a strategic process that shapes the entire game.

Elemental drakes that spawn throughout the game. Collecting 4 grants the Dragon Soul — a permanent, powerful team buff.

A round where a team intentionally buys minimal equipment to save credits for a stronger buy next round.

The in-game money system. Teams earn money from round wins/losses and kills. Managing economy (buying, saving, forcing) is a core strategic element.

The championship match between the last two remaining teams in a tournament.

The initial phase where teams are divided into groups and play round-robin matches to determine bracket seeding.

Local Area Network — an in-person tournament where all teams play at the same physical venue. Considered the truest test of skill.

One of three paths (top, mid, bot) that minions travel along. Each lane has a designated role — top laner, mid laner, bot carry + support.

Weekly, monthly, and yearly rankings per game. Top 50% of players earn Coin rewards from a shared prize pool. Higher rank = bigger share.

The losers' bracket in double elimination. One loss means you play here — lose again and you're eliminated.

A Valve-sponsored tournament in CS2 or Dota 2 with the biggest prize pools and highest prestige.

Gaining dominance over key areas of the map through utility usage and positioning. Critical for both attacking and defending.

The set of maps available for play in a CS2 tournament. Teams ban and pick from this pool during the map veto.

The alternating ban/pick process where teams eliminate and choose maps before a match.

The current dominant strategies, team compositions, or playstyles in a game. Shifts with each balance patch.

Matches played remotely over the internet. More common for regular season play and qualifiers.

A playable character in Rainbow Six Siege with unique gadgets and abilities. Teams draft 5 operators each for attacking and defending rounds.

Extra rounds played when a map is tied 12-12 in CS2. Teams play MR3 (first to 3) overtime periods.

A game update that changes balance, adds features, or fixes bugs. New patches often shift the meta significantly.

The first round of each half where teams only have pistols and limited money. Winning gives a significant economic advantage.

The elimination bracket after group stage. Single or double elimination — lose (enough) and you're out.

Leaderboard currency that determines your ranking. Earned from correct predictions, multiplied by stickers and boosters. More Points = higher rank = more Coin rewards.

Your forecast of a match outcome on Pickr — you pick the winner and predict the exact score. Correct predictions earn XP, Coins, and Points.

The most powerful neutral creep in Dota 2. Killing Roshan drops the Aegis of the Immortal, which grants a second life to the holder.

The official lineup of players on a team, typically 5 players for most esports titles.

The highest tier of esports tournaments, featuring the best teams and largest prize pools.

A team's ranking or placement entering a tournament, which determines their starting bracket position.

A substitute player temporarily filling in for a regular roster member, often due to illness, travel, or visa issues.

A collectible item representing an esports team. When applied to a prediction and the team wins, you get a point multiplier — up to 2.04x at Level 10.

Consecutive days of logging into Pickr. Longer streaks earn bonus rewards including Coins and boosters.

A state of frustration or emotional imbalance that negatively affects a player or team's performance. A tilted team often makes uncharacteristic mistakes.

A time-limited competitive event on Pickr tied to a specific esports series. Pay a Coin entry fee, predict matches, and compete for rewards. Every participant earns something.

The winners' bracket in double elimination. Teams who haven't lost a series yet.

When a lower-ranked or less-favored team defeats a higher-ranked favorite. On Pickr, correctly predicting upsets earns bonus Points via the community factor.

Experience points that level up your account. Earned from every prediction — even wrong ones give you 10 XP.