How to play UltiGameMateTM
The basics
UltiGameMateTM is a fantasy football game. Instead of picking players, you pick matches.
Pick the Premier League matches you think will be the most exciting, and score UltiGameMateTM points when you're right.
Picking matches
- Each round, select 3 matches from the available Premier League fixtures.
- Picks lock when the first match of the round kicks off.
- You cannot change your picks after they are locked.
Scoring system
The more action in a match, the more points it earns.
| Event | Points |
|---|---|
| Goal scored | +10 points |
| Goalkeeper save | +5 points |
| Red card | +5 points |
| Penalty missed | +5 points |
| Momentum: Lead change | +10 points × deficit |
| Momentum: Chase (equalize) | +5 points × deficit |
| Goal spread bonus (diff > 1) | +5 points × (diff − 1) |
| Shot on target | +2 points |
| Shot off target | +1 point |
| Decided by penalties | +15 points |
Momentum points
Momentum rewards dramatic comebacks during a match.
- Lead change: When the trailing team takes the lead, you earn +10 points multiplied by the deficit they overcame. For example, going from 0:2 down to 3:2 ahead is a 2-goal deficit overcome = +20 points.
- Chase (equalize): When the trailing team draws level, you earn +5 points multiplied by the deficit. For example, equalizing from 0:1 down to 1:1 = +5 points.
Goal spread bonus
Matches with a large goal difference earn extra points. If the spread is more than 1 goal, you get +5 points for each goal in the spread beyond 1.
- 0:4: spread = 4, bonus = (4 − 1) × 5 = +15 points
- 3:0: spread = 3, bonus = (3 − 1) × 5 = +10 points
- 2:1: spread = 1, bonus = 0 points (not more than 1)
- 1:1: spread = 0, bonus = 0 points
Example scores
Exciting 3-2 match:
~142 points (5 goals, lots of shots and saves, momentum: 0:2, 3:2 = 20 pts).
Boring 0-0 draw:
~64 points (no goals, fewer shots and saves).
Boosts
You get boosts to use during the season. Each one can be used twice per season — 8 boosts in total:
| Boost | Effect | Uses/Season | Unused bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Down | Double the points from one match | 2 | 50 pts |
| Triple Threat | Triple the points from one match | 2 | 50 pts |
| Extra Match | Pick 4 matches instead of 3 this round | 2 | 50 pts |
| Average | Missed a round? Score that round's average points instead | 2 | 50 pts |
Boost rules
- Only one boost can be used per round.
- Each boost type can be used twice per season.
- Average works on a round you didn't pick, after it starts and before its last match ends.
- Unused boosts at end of season convert to bonus points.
Leagues
Compete with friends, or with players around the world.
Global league
Every player is automatically in the Global League — the main leaderboard, ranking you against everyone.
Private leagues
Create a private league to compete with friends, family, or coworkers. It gets its own leaderboard, separate from the global one.
Creating a league
- Go to the Leagues page in the app.
- Click Create League.
- Enter a name for your league.
- Share the unique invite code with others.
Joining a league
- Get the invite code from the league creator.
- Go to the Leagues page.
- Click Join League and enter the code.
League rules
- You can join up to 5 private leagues.
- League creators can delete their league at any time.
- You can leave a league whenever you want.
- Your points in private leagues are the same as your global points.
Tips for success
- Look for matches between attacking teams.
- Rivalry matches often have more drama (cards, penalties).
- Consider teams with leaky defenses for more goals.
- Save your boosts for high-stakes matches.