βοΈ The Survival Trials βοΈ
A Two-Stage Survival Mode Contest Begins March 3rd!
π₯ New Season. New Challenge. New Survivors.
Have you been wanting to try Survival Mode but felt like you didnβt quite have the cards, SPS, or experience yet?
This event was built specifically for you.
Welcome to The Survival Trials! The Survival Trials are a community-driven Survival Mode competition inside Splinterlands, created to give newer players a real competitive stage, real rewards, and a chance to prove just how long they can survive.
This contest was brought together through collaboration between Dave, Blaze, and myself, Bunsbagsandcaps with one goal:
π Get more players into Survival Mode and make it FUN, FAIR, and REWARDING for Novice competitors.
π§ What is "The Survival Trials"?
This is a two-bracket Survival Mode contest played entirely in the Novice League where:
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All gameplay happens at Level 1
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Newer players compete on even ground
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Strategy and endurance matter more than collection size
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Participation is completely free
Survival Mode tests how well you manage your cards across multiple battles β once cards fall, your options shrink. Every decision matters.
π Contest Timeline (READ CAREFULLY)
The contest begins after Maintenance concludes on Tuesday
π’ START DATE
π Tuesday, March 3rd
The Gauntlet runs in two competitive brackets, each lasting 6 days.
π₯ Bracket One - The Trials Begin
Duration: From conclusion on Maintenance on March 3rd to Start of Maintenance on March 10th
Open to all registered players
Compete in Novice League Survival Mode
Self-report your progress
Top performers advance
At the start of Maintenance on March 10th, Bracket One officially closes.
Official Bracket One End Time is March 10th once Maintenance Starts
π’ ONE-DAY Advancement Announcement Period
After Bracket One ends, there will be ONE FULL DAY dedicated to:
Verifying all submissions
Finalizing standings
Publicly announcing advancing players
This ensures transparency and gives everyone time to see who moves forward before the next stage begins.
No matches count toward Bracket Two during this period.
π₯ Bracket Two β The Final Survival Trials
Official Start Time of Bracket Two is March 11th at 3 PM EST
Duration: March 11th at 3PM EST - March 17th once Maintenance starts
Only advancing players compete here.
This is where the true survivors are decided β consistency, endurance, and smart card management will determine the final champions.
Official End Date is March 17th when Maintenance starts!
All entries for Bracket 2 NEEDS to be posted before maintenance finishes on March 17th
- Any entries posted AFTER maintenance finishes on March 17th WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED No exceptions.
β Who Can Enter?
You can participate if you:
Play Survival Mode
Compete in the Novice League bracket
Follow Level 1 card rules
Register in the comments of this post
Frontier cards, owned cards, and delegated cards are all allowed within Survival Mode rules.
π€ LIMITED Card Delegations Available
To help newer players participate, a VERY LIMITED number of card delegations will be offered.
β οΈ Important:
Delegations are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE
Intended ONLY for players without usable cards
Supplies are extremely limited
π Please DO NOT request delegations if you already have a sizeable or functional deck. These are meant to help players who otherwise could not join the contest.
π How To Enter (Takes 30 Seconds)
Comment below on this PeakD post with:
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Your Splinterlands username
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Confirmation you are entering the contest
Thatβs it β youβre in.
πΈ REQUIRED: Self-Reporting Progress
Since Survival Mode doesnβt generate contest leaderboards, players must self-report progress.
You MUST:
Post screenshots in the comments of THIS post
Show your Survival Mode progress clearly
Ensure your username is visible
Screenshots should display:
Survival screen
Current progress or run results
Account name
Multiple updates are encouraged throughout each bracket.
β° IMPORTANT REPORTING DEADLINE
All progress reports must be submitted:
π¨ NO LATER than the moment Game Maintenance ends on either bracket day.
Late submissions cannot be counted.
Do not wait until the final moment!
π How Winners Are Determined
Rankings are based on:
1οΈβ£ Deepest Survival Run Achieved
2οΈβ£ Total wins during the bracket
3οΈβ£ Consistency across multiple runs (tiebreaker)
All results will be verified before standings are finalized.
π Advancement Rules
At the end of Bracket One:
Top players advance to Bracket Two
Advancing competitors announced publicly
Only qualified players continue
Bracket Two determines the final winners of the Gauntlet.
π Prizes
Rewards are being coordinated with Blaze and will include:
Legendary, Alchemy and Standard Packs from CA
Arena Fanatics (Different Foils)
Glint rewards
Placement-based prizes
Random participation rewards
This contest rewards both performance and participation, so everyone has a reason to compete.
π’ What To Expect During The Event
Throughout the contest youβll see:
π₯ Leaderboard updates
π₯ Player highlights
π₯ Strategy discussions
π₯ Progress reminders
π₯ Final winner showcase
This is meant to feel like an evolving event β not just a single post.
π― Why This Contest Exists
Many players canβt yet earn SPS in Survival Mode, but that shouldnβt mean missing out on competition.
The Novice Survival Trials exists to:
Help newer players learn Survival Mode
Encourage experimentation and strategy
Build confidence before higher leagues
Grow the Survival community together
π Ready To Enter The Gauntlet?
The Trials begin on March 3rd!
Register below.
Prepare your strategy.
Manage your cards wisely.
And prove how long you can survive.
βοΈ Only the most consistent players will make it through the Gauntlet.
Good luck β Iβll see you in Survival Mode.