How to play UltiGameMateTM
The basics
UltiGameMateTM is a fantasy football game. Instead of picking players, you pick matches.
Pick the football matches you think will be the most exciting, and score points when you're right.
Get startedPicking matches
- Each round, select 3 matches from the available football 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 |
| Safe Bet | Guaranteed minimum 50 points from a match | 2 | 50 pts |
Boost rules
- Only one boost can be used per round.
- Each boost type can be used twice per season.
- 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.