How to Play GridIron Duels
Master the art of fantasy football drafting
Getting Started
1. Create Your Account
Sign up using your email or Google account. Account creation is quick, free, and gives you access to all game modes and features.
2. Choose Your Game Mode
Select from Classic Mode (traditional fantasy scoring), Crazy Mode (randomized rules), or League Mode (up to 12 players). You can also practice against the CPU opponent.
3. Create or Join a Game
Either create a new game and wait for opponents, or join an existing game from the available games list. Games start automatically when full.
Game Modes Explained
Classic Mode
The traditional fantasy football experience. Players are scored based on their actual NFL season performance statistics. This mode is perfect for fantasy veterans who want to rely on their NFL knowledge and player evaluation skills.
Scoring Breakdown:
- • Quarterbacks: Passing yards, touchdowns, interceptions
- • Running Backs: Rushing yards, touchdowns, receptions
- • Wide Receivers/Tight Ends: Receiving yards, touchdowns, receptions
- • Defense/Special Teams: Points allowed, sacks, turnovers, touchdowns
Crazy Mode
Add chaos to your draft! Crazy Mode applies randomized scoring modifiers to different player statistics, creating unique and unpredictable games every time. You'll need to adapt your strategy based on which stats are weighted higher or lower for that specific game.
Random Modifiers:
- • Each stat category receives a random multiplier (0.5x to 3x)
- • Rules are revealed at game start
- • Strategic flexibility is key to victory
- • Creates exciting comebacks and surprising winners
League Mode
Compete against multiple opponents in a snake draft format. League games support 4-12 players and use the classic snake draft pattern where pick order reverses each round. Perfect for friend groups or competitive tournaments.
Snake Draft Example:
- • Round 1: Player 1 → 2 → 3 → 4
- • Round 2: Player 4 → 3 → 2 → 1
- • Round 3: Player 1 → 2 → 3 → 4
- • Pattern continues until all rosters are complete
Drafting Strategy
Understanding Team Rotation
Each turn features a randomly selected NFL team. You must draft a player from that team to fill one of your roster positions. This creates dynamic strategy as you balance positional needs with available talent.
Pro Tip: Don't wait too long to fill critical positions. The best players get drafted quickly, and you might not get another chance at that position from a strong team.
Roster Construction
You must fill the following positions to complete your roster:
Offensive Positions
- • Quarterback (QB)
- • Running Back 1 (RB1)
- • Running Back 2 (RB2)
- • Wide Receiver 1 (WR1)
- • Wide Receiver 2 (WR2)
- • Tight End (TE)
Special Positions
- • FLEX (RB/WR/TE)
- • Defense/Special Teams (DST)
Key Strategies
1. Balance is Key
Don't stack too many players from weak teams or positions. Spread your talent across all roster spots.
2. Know Player Values
Study player statistics before games. Elite players from any team are valuable picks.
3. Adapt to Opponents
Pay attention to what positions your opponent still needs and try to take their targets when possible.
4. Watch the Clock
Make your picks within the turn timer. The system automatically ensures you get teams with available players for your needs.
Winning the Game
After all roster positions are filled, the game automatically calculates scores based on each player's season performance (or modified stats in Crazy Mode). The player with the highest total score wins!
Score Calculation
Your final score is the sum of fantasy points from all 8 roster positions. In Classic Mode, this is based purely on NFL statistics. In Crazy Mode, the randomized multipliers create unique scoring scenarios.
Note: Games are decided immediately upon completion. There's no waiting for weekly matchups or future NFL games – the winner is determined by season statistics up to that point.
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