How "Points are Bad" works
A group plays a session of up to 2 real Premier League matches. Everyone predicts the exact final score of each match.
Scoring — lower is better
When a match ends, your points = how far your prediction was from the real score (predicted 2-1, actual 3-1 → 1 point). Fewer points is better — that's why points are bad.
The Bot
The Bot always takes 1-1 (the most common scoreline), so you compete against it too.
Turns
First round: the admin picks the matches. After each round, the last-place player picks the next matches. Players then enter score lines one at a time in reverse-ranking order.
The Admin
The admin creates the group and shares the join code. They pick the matches for the very first round, and they control group settings: they can close/reopen joining (lock the code so no new players join) and delete the group. To combine groups for a shared leaderboard, an admin must create a League and share the league code with another admin, whose group then links in — combined scoring only takes effect once groups are joined to a league. The admin plays and scores exactly like everyone else — no advantage.
Deadlines & auto-entry
Every turn has a deadline, sized to the number of players and the time until kickoff. If you don't act in time, the system auto-enters for you (next available score line, or auto-selects matches) so the game never stalls.
Rankings & leagues
Weekly = your total points this session. Season = cumulative points. Leagues combine multiple groups into one ranking.
By accepting, you agree to:
- Play in good faith and enter your own predictions when it's your turn.
- Allow automatic entries on your behalf if you miss a deadline.
- Accept that rankings and results are final as computed by the system.