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How it works

A plain-English walkthrough of the core flow. For full rules, see the FAQ.

  1. Create or join a league

    A league admin creates a season, sets options (draft size, veto rules, timing), and shares a join code. You claim a slot in that league for the calendar year you are playing.

  2. Run the draft

    Teams pick celebrities in snake order—like a fantasy draft. Picks usually need a solid Wikipedia presence so names and dates stay consistent for scoring.

  3. Optional vetoes

    Some leagues vote on whether a pick is “famous enough” or fits house rules. If a pick fails the vote, it may be void for that year depending on settings your admin chose.

  4. Play the season

    Once the draft locks, your celebrity death pool runs for the league’s in-season window. Standings and timelines update as events are confirmed.

  5. Scoring

    100 minus age at death, minimum 2 points. See the FAQ for full details.

Quick glossary

League
Your private group with a history of draft years.
Draft
The live picking session before the season locks.
Season window
The dates when deaths count toward points—set by league rules and app calendar logic.
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