How Fantasy Bull Riding Works

League Types:

• Public Leagues - Anyone can join with the league code
• Private Leagues - Invitation only, perfect for friends & family

League Settings:

• Choose your league name and generate a unique code
• Set maximum members (2-8 players)
• Configure draft time limits (30 seconds to 3 hours)
• Select draft type (currently only Snake Draft available - order reverses each round)
• Set visibility (Public or Private)

Join leagues in multiple ways:

• League Code: Enter a 6-character code shared by the league creator
• Public Leagues: Browse and join available public leagues
• Random Join: Quick-join any available public league

Note: Invitation links are planned for future releases

Free vs Premium Limits:

• Free 1 Private + 1 Public League
• Premium Unlimited Leagues

Draft Basics:

• Each team drafts a set number of bull riders (configurable by league creator, default 5 riders)
• Snake Draft: order reverses each round (e.g., 1-2-3-4, then 4-3-2-1, then 1-2-3-4)
• Real-time with customizable countdown timers (30 seconds to 3 hours)
• Auto-pick activates if time expires

Rider Restrictions:

• Free Users Can only draft riders ranked 11+
• Premium Users Access to ALL riders including top 10 elite performers

Prepick System (Premium Only):

• Pre-select up to 20 riders in your preferred order
• Auto-pick uses YOUR choices instead of random selection
• Set up before draft or during other players' turns
• Drag & drop interface for easy ordering

Smart Auto-Pick:

• Free users get random selection from available riders
• Premium users get intelligent selection from prepick list

After the Draft:

• Your drafted riders become your permanent team for the season
• No trades, waivers, or lineup changes - strategy happens at the draft
• All your drafted riders automatically score points when they compete
• Your team's total score is the sum of all your riders' performances

Tracking Performance:

• Monitor each rider's individual scores and season progress
• See which of your riders are competing in upcoming events
• View detailed breakdowns of how points were earned
• Compare your team's performance against league opponents

Live Event Tracking:

• Real-time scoring from official PBR events
• Multiple events per weekend during season
• World Finals and major tournaments included
• Automatic point updates with each event

Season Structure:

• Follows official PBR calendar
• Points accumulate throughout the season
• Final standings determine league winners
• Multiple seasons supported

League Standings:

• Real-time leaderboard updates
• Combined scores from all your riders
• Individual team breakdowns available
• Historical performance tracking

Competition Features:

• View any team's roster and performance
• Compare your picks with other managers
• Track who's hot and who's not
• Season-long competition with ongoing updates