Google Cloud Arcade 2026 Swag Tiers: Trooper, Ranger, Champion, Legend
Updated 11 October 2026 · by Vedant Domadiya, Arcade facilitator
Short answer: Google Cloud Arcade 2026 has 4 swag tiers: Trooper, Ranger, Champion, Legend. Trooper needs 50 points, Ranger needs 75 points, Champion needs 95 points and Legend needs 120 points. Arcade Legend is the top tier.
Points and spots per tier
| Tier | Points needed | Spots in the tier |
|---|---|---|
| Arcade Trooper | 50 | 6,000 |
| Arcade Ranger | 75 | 4,000 |
| Arcade Champion | 95 | 3,000 |
| Arcade Legend | 120 | 2,500 |
Each tier has a limited number of spots. The official Arcade page shows a live counter of how many are taken, and the calculator shows where you stand against it. Reaching the points is only half of it: aim to get there before a tier fills up.
Ways to reach each tier
Games are worth 1 point each and skill badges 2 for a point (how points are calculated). Here is how many skill badges you would need alongside a few game counts, before any facilitator bonus:
| Tier | With 6 games | With 12 games |
|---|---|---|
| Trooper (50) | 88 skill badges | 76 skill badges |
| Ranger (75) | 138 skill badges | 126 skill badges |
| Champion (95) | 178 skill badges | 166 skill badges |
| Legend (120) | 228 skill badges | 216 skill badges |
Facilitator milestone bonuses count toward tiers too, which can cut the number of skill badges you need. See facilitator milestones and bonus points.
Tips for climbing tiers
- Don’t skip games. One game badge is worth as much as 2 skill badges.
- Finish skill badges in pairs. An odd skill badge adds nothing until its partner arrives.
- Watch the season end date. Badges earned after the season closes count for nothing this season.
- Keep your profile public. Your points are read from your public profile, so a private profile looks like zero.