Rules & formats for your company Football Tournament game
The best office games are simple, fair and transparent. Pick a format, let the platform handle the mechanics, and make the rules visible without overwhelming people. Here’s a practical overview you can copy into your launch notes.
Popular formats
Match-by-match predictions (recommended): enter picks before each fixture; maximum excitement, regular touchpoints.
Per-round predictions: make picks for each stage (groups, last-16, etc.); fewer deadlines, tidy cadence.
All before kick-off: set everything up front; ideal if time is tight, still fun to track.
Fantasy squad: pick a team of players and earn points from real stats (goals, assists, clean sheets, minutes, cards). Great for football-keen audiences; run as a secondary option if your workforce is mixed.
Typical prediction scoring
Exact score = highest points.
Correct outcome (1–X–2) = mid points.
Optional bonuses: goal difference, stage progression, top scorer, eventual winner.
Link to a simple scoring table so anyone can see how points add up.
Fantasy scoring (common signals)
- Minutes played, goals, assists, clean sheets, saves, bonus for captain; deductions for cards/own goals.
Publish a concise grid so new players feel confident.
Deadlines & fairness
Picks lock automatically before kick-off.
Live table updates after the final whistle.
Any official result corrections are reflected by the system.
No manual adjudication needed — which prevents disputes and keeps the tone friendly.
Tie-breakers
- Most exact scores (predictions).
- Most correct outcomes.
- Highest bonus total.
Fantasy variants often use: total points, then captain points, then bench auto-subs.
Leaderboards that motivate
Overall company table.
Sub-league tables by team/site.
Weekly highlights (“biggest climb”, “matchday maestro”).
Public visibility (within your org) is a natural nudge to keep playing.
Practical notes for HR/Comms
Post rules as a one-image card (PNG) and link to full FAQs.
Repeat the first deadline (day/date/time) in every message.
Don’t change format mid-tournament.
Ensure everything works smoothly on mobile.
One format per company (golden rule).
Choice sounds kind — clarity performs better. Pick the format that best fits your culture. If you want to test fantasy, spin up a pilot alongside the main predictions league and keep messaging clean.
With clear formats, visible rules and full automation, your Football Tournament game will be fair, engaging and sustainable — and your colleagues will remember the fun long after the trophy is lifted.