Complete guide to Pickem Trivia's game modes
Pickem Trivia offers two main game modes: Draft Battle and Pickem Grid. Both test your NFL knowledge in different ways. Here's everything you need to know to get started.
In Draft Battle, you build a fantasy football roster by naming players who match specific categories. You have 30 seconds per round to select a valid player, and the goal is to maximize your total fantasy points.
Each game consists of 8 rounds in a standard fantasy draft order:
The FLEX position can be filled by any RB, WR, or TE.
Each round presents a category that describes a group of eligible players. Categories can be based on:
Round 4 (WR): "Played for the Green Bay Packers"
Valid answers: Davante Adams, Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb, etc.
Points are based on each player's best single-season fantasy performance. We use standard PPR (Points Per Reception) fantasy scoring:
| Action | Points |
|---|---|
| Passing Yard | 0.04 pts |
| Passing TD | 4 pts |
| Rushing/Receiving Yard | 0.1 pts |
| Rushing/Receiving TD | 6 pts |
| Reception | 1 pt |
| Interception Thrown | -2 pts |
| Fumble Lost | -2 pts |
Daily Challenge (Free) - A new puzzle every day at midnight. Everyone gets the same 8 categories, so you can compare scores on the leaderboard. Play once per day.
Head-to-Head - Real-time battles against other players. Both players receive identical categories simultaneously. Winner gains ELO rating points; loser drops. Costs 1 token per game.
Past Dailies - Replay any previous daily challenge from our archive. Great for practice. Costs 1 token per game (unlimited with PRO subscription).
Pickem Grid presents a 3×3 grid where each cell requires a player matching both the row and column criteria. You have 9 guesses to complete the grid, and rarer picks earn better scores.
Row: Running Back | Column: Dallas Cowboys
Valid answers: Ezekiel Elliott, Emmitt Smith, DeMarco Murray, Tony Dorsett, etc.
Your score is based on how unique your picks are compared to other players. Rarer answers = better score. The goal is the lowest possible score (like golf).
A Unicorn pick means you're the only player who chose that answer. Empty cells add 100 points to your score as a penalty.
For a player to be valid for a team category:
Tokens are the in-game currency used to play competitive modes:
Earning Tokens:
Head-to-head matches use an ELO rating system to track competitive skill:
| Division | ELO Range |
|---|---|
| 🥉 Bronze | Below 1200 |
| 🥈 Silver | 1200 - 1400 |
| 🥇 Gold | 1400 - 1600 |
| 💎 Platinum | 1600 - 1800 |
| 💠 Diamond | 1800+ |
All players start at 1200 ELO. Wins against higher-rated opponents earn more points, while losses to lower-rated opponents cost more.