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 to copy into your launch notes.

Popular formats

• Match-by-match predictions (recommended): enter picks before each fixture; maximum excitement and regular touchpoints.
• Per-round predictions: make picks for each stage (groups, last-16, etc.); fewer deadlines, tidy cadence.
• All before kickoff: set everything upfront; ideal if time is tight, still fun to track.
• Fantasy roster: pick a squad and earn points from real stats (goals, assists, clean sheets, minutes, cards). Great for soccer-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 kickoff.
• Live standings update after the final whistle.
• Any official result corrections are reflected by the system.
  No manual adjudication — disputes avoided, tone stays friendly.

Tie-breakers

1. Most exact scores (predictions).
2. Most correct outcomes.
3. Highest bonus total.
   Fantasy variants often use: total points, then captain points, then bench auto-subs.

Leaderboards that motivate

• Overall company table.
• Subleague tables by team/site.
• Weekly highlights (“biggest climb,” “Matchday Maestro”).
  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.