# Earn Experience Points (XP)

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**Experience Points (XP)**

The more challenges you complete, the more XP you earn and the quicker you can level up your Avatar.&#x20;

The quicker you can level up your Avatar, the sooner you can redeem for tickets to NBA games, NBA League Pass subscriptions, NBA store gift cards, merchandise, wearables for your Avatar, discounted products/services, and exclusive experiences.

**What are challenges?**

Challenges can be anything you do as a basketball fan like shooting hoops, cheering on your favorite OTE & NBA team, helping with charity work, talking smack on social media, or even, eating a taco.

**Where can I find Challenges?**

When you log in, you will see challenges displayed on the Earn page. Each challenge card displays the # of XP you can earn by completing them. The challenges also show the deadline for completing the challenge. So, get after it!

**How to earn Experience Points**

1. On the Earn page, click any challenge card &#x20;
2. Complete the action described
3. Follow the Submission Criteria instructions & press Submit

**EXPERIENCE POINTS EXPIRE!**

Heat Check is broken up into **Seasons** which are time blocks for a user to complete challenges, accumulate XP, redeem rewards and beat the buzzer.

Season 1 was **Sept 28 - Oct 26 2022.**

Season 2 will be **Nov 14 - Dec 9 2022**.&#x20;

Season 3 will be **Jan 20 - Feb 20 2023**