Transforming Football Competitions into Engaging Games
Transform any football competition into an engaging prediction game where users compete, climb rankings, and win rewards. Competition Templates are the foundation for creating popular gamification experiences like Predictors, season-long leaderboards, and tournament prediction contests.
This comprehensive guide will walk you through creating and managing Competition Games using the Management Portal, covering all necessary configurations and optional customization features to build compelling user experiences.
What You Can Build with Competition Games
Competition Games serve as versatile templates that power various engaging experiences:
- Predictors - Football prediction games where users forecast multiple match outcomes in a single competition across one or more prediction markets in order to climb rankings and win rewards
- Season-Long Leaderboards - Prediction leaderboards where users compete across every match of a competition from start to finish
- Tournament Contests - Focused prediction games for major tournaments like EURO, World Cup, or Champions League
All Competition Games come with built-in leaderboard functionality where user points for predictions made on eligible matches from the chosen competition are automatically calculated. This makes them perfect for gamification - users can compete for rankings, earn rewards, and stay engaged with your platform for even entire seasons!
Example of a EURO U21 Predictor in action: Users navigate through match days, place predictions on pre-configured markets (Correct score), and track their points - while promotional prizes keep engagement high!
Creating a Competition Game
Accessing Competition Game Creation Page
- In the left sidebar, navigate to the Manage section
- Select Competition Game from the menu
- Click the blue Create button located at the top of the Competition Games management page
Required Configuration
The fields described below are required to create a functional Competition Game. These core settings must be completed before your Competition template can be saved or launched.
Name
A required field for every Competition Game. Provides a clear, recognizable title for your prediction experience and can be edited even after game creation. In most client implementations, this title is prominently displayed to users and serves as the main indicator of the prediction feature's purpose and focus. We advice you to choose names that clearly communicate the competition focus, such as "Premier League Predictor 2024/25" or "Euro 2025 U21 Predictor"
Competition Selection
The core foundation of your Competition Game that determines which competition predictions will count towards this leaderboard. Each Competition Game focuses on a single competition - select one specific league, tournament, or championship to build your prediction experience around.
Type the competition name in the search field and select from the dropdown menu. This selection automatically includes all matches from your chosen competition within the specified timeframe.
Time Range Configuration
You must set both start and end dates ('from' and 'to' dates) to define the exact period your Competition Game will cover. These dates determine which predictions for the selected competition will fall within and count for the leaderboard.
Market Selection
Select which prediction markets will count towards the leaderboard rankings in your Competition Game. This selection directly impacts user engagement and the complexity of your prediction experience.
Click 'Show All' to view and select from the complete range of available markets, organized into the following categories:
- Popular: 1X2 at full-time, Both teams to score, Double chance, Correct score, Over 9.5 corners in the match
- Player related: Yellow card for a player, Red card for a player, Player to score in match, Player to score first goal, Player to score twice, Player to score a hat-trick
- Goals: Over 0.5 goals in the match, Over 1.5 goals in the match, Over 2.5 goals in the match, Over 3.5 goals in the match, Over 4.5 goals in the match, Over 5.5 goals in the match, Over 6.5 goals in the match
- Corners: Exact number of corners in match, Over 6.5 corners in the match, Over 7.5 corners in the match, Over 8.5 corners in the match, Over 9.5 corners in the match, Over 10.5 corners in the match, Over 11.5 corners in the match, Over 12.5 corners in the match, Over 13.5 corners in the match
- Correct scores: Correct score, Correct score at half-time, Advanced correct score
- Misc: 1X2 at full-time, 1X2 at half-time, Both teams to score, Double chance, Half-time/Full-time, Red card in match, Penalty in match
Optional Configuration
The fields below provide additional opportunities to enhance your competition templates. They are completely optional - Competition Games can be successfully created and launched using only the required fields already described above.
Description
This field allows you to provide context and details about your Competition Game to help users understand what they're participating in. It's commonly used to highlight available rewards or prizes alongside general game information.
Groups Organization
A feature that allows you to organize competition matches into segments, creating structured prediction experiences. Define Group ID, label, and specific time frames for each group.
Common Group Applications:
- Rounds - Organize matches by competition rounds (Round 1, Round 2, etc.)
- Game Weeks - Weekly organization for league competitions
- Group Stages - Tournament phase separation (Group Stage, Round of 16, etc.)
- Custom Periods - Any date-based grouping that fits your competition structure
Additional Configuration Options
Comprehensive additional features and functionalities available on the right side of the management portal allow you to create unique experiences.
Click on the links to read more about: Ad content, Branding, Configuration, Custom Fields, Flags, Images, Labels, Related Functionality, Rules & Scheduler
📌 Important Notes
- Always click Save to create or update your Competition Game
Real-World Applications & Examples
Ready to see Competition Games in action? Discover inspiring real-world examples, successful implementation strategies, and creative use cases from platforms already engaging users with Competition-based prediction experiences.
Explore Competition Game Examples & Success Stories → (Coming Soon)
Further Reading & Resources
Dive Deeper Into Leaderboard Templates:
- Leaderboards Related FAQs - Common questions and troubleshooting
- Leaderboard Video Guides - Visual tutorials for all leaderboard features
Implementation Ideas, Tips & Examples
- Football Predictor Games - Complete Guide - Deep dive into Predictor creation and management
- Leaderboard Implementation Examples - Learn from Real-Life Examples
Competition Templates - Your Video Tutorials
📹 If you want to watch a video demonstrating the complete process of creating a Competition Game template, this walkthrough shows a EURO U21 predictor setup - the same predictor shown in our earlier examples above. See how easy it is to set up a comprehensive prediction experience in just a few minutes.