Frequently Asked Questions
A fantasy pool — sometimes called an office pool or bracket pool — is a game where you pick contestants from a reality show you believe will perform best. Your picks form your entry, earning points based on actual performance. The entry with the highest points at season's end wins the prediction game.
A fantasy pool makes the show more fun by giving you real stakes in the game. You lock in your picks before the season starts and follow along as the season unfolds. You get to see how your gut instincts stack up against everyone else's and celebrate when your picks rise to the top. It adds friendly rivalry, bragging rights, and makes watching every episode more exciting.
No, you can currently use the website for free. We may introduce optional paid plans or features in the future, but the core experience will remain accessible.
Yes! Check for the rules under the Fantasy Pools drop-down menu. When signed in, you will also see the rules when you create or edit your entry.
Your entry picks can be edited up until the moment the first episode begins airing. Once it starts, entries are final.
Once all entries are submitted and the show begins, we handle all the scoring. You just watch and check your scores each week!
With one scorekeeper, timing may vary but scores are typically posted 1 to 2 days after an episode airs. Scores may be reviewed and amended if errors or inaccuracies are found.
PickTheReality is a scoring platform that tracks performance and determines winners. Pools are currently for entertainment purposes only and do not include prizes or monetary rewards.
Yes, users can create and host fantasy pools on PickTheReality. Hosting limits may apply depending on the show, season, or platform features available at the time.
To join someone else's pool, you'll need the Pool Owner's email. You can then search or reference the pool ID to make sure you're joining the right one. Pools are private and cannot be joined without this information. The platform does not provide a way to browse or discover pools publicly.
Users may be able to submit multiple entries per pool depending on the pool settings and features available for that season.
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