📜 Game Rules
Everything you need to know to dominate the LBL Fantasy League
General Rules
Eligibility
All users must create an account to participate in fantasy leagues. One account per person is permitted.
Fair Play
Any form of cheating, collusion, or exploitation of bugs will result in immediate disqualification and potential account suspension.
Season Duration
The fantasy season runs parallel to the Lebanese Basketball League regular season. Points reset at the start of each new season.
Deadlines & Locking
All team changes must be finalized at least 60 minutes before the round's first game. Once the deadline hits, your roster is Locked until the final game of the round ends.
Scoring Eligibility
Teams saved within 60 minutes of the first game or after a round starts will earn 0 points for the current round and begin scoring in the Next Round.
Public Fantasy
Budget System
Each manager starts with a $100 budget to build their team. Player prices range from $4 to $15 based on their performance and popularity.
Squad Composition
- 9 players total: 5 starters + 1 Sixth Man + 3 bench players
- Starting 5: 1 PG, 1 SG, 1 SF, 1 PF, 1 C
- Reserve: 1 Sixth Man (50% points) + 3 Bench (0 points unless Boosted)
- Foreigner Limit: Max 3 foreign players allowed per squad
Captain Selection
Choose one player as your captain each week. Your captain earns 2x points for that gameweek.
Auto-Substitution
If a starting player doesn't play, a bench player is automatically substituted in based on bench order priority.
Private Leagues (Snake Draft)
League Creation
Create a private league with 4-12 managers. Share the unique invite code with friends to join.
Snake Draft Format
- Draft order is randomized when the draft begins
- Each round, the order reverses (snake pattern)
- Example: Round 1: 1→2→3→4, Round 2: 4→3→2→1
Draft Timer
- 60 seconds per pick (configurable by league owner)
- If time expires, auto-pick selects the highest-ranked available player
- League owner can pause/resume the draft if needed
Roster Size
Each manager drafts 8 players total. Once all managers have 8 players, the draft is complete.
Scoring System
🏀 Offense
| Points Scored | +1 per point |
| 3-Pointer Made | +1 bonus |
| Assist | +1.5 |
| Offensive Rebound | +1.5 |
| Turnover | -1 |
🛡️ Defense
| Defensive Rebound | +1 |
| Steal | +2 |
| Block | +2 |
🌟 Bonuses
| Double-Double | +3 |
| Triple-Double | +10 |
| 40+ Points | +5 |
| 20+ Rebounds | +5 |
| 15+ Assists | +5 |
Power-Ups
Each manager gets 4 power-ups per season. Use them wisely! Power-ups can only be activated or cancelled before the 60-minute deadline.
Free Hit
Make unlimited transfers for one gameweek without using any free transfers. Your original team returns the following week.
Bench Boost
All bench players score points for one gameweek. Great for double gameweeks!
Triple Captain
Your captain scores 3x points instead of 2x for one gameweek.
Wildcard
Completely rebuild your squad with unlimited free transfers. All changes are permanent.
Transfers
Free Transfers
- Each manager receives 2 free transfers per gameweek
- Unused free transfers roll over (max 3 at a time)
- Free transfers reset to 2 after using a Wildcard
Additional Transfers
- Extra transfers beyond free allowance cost -4 points each
- Point deductions apply at the gameweek deadline
- There's no limit to additional transfers (just point penalties)
Price Changes
- Player prices change based on transfer activity
- Prices update daily at midnight
- You keep 50% of any profit when selling a player
Pro Tips
Check fixtures before setting your captain - pick players with favorable matchups.
Save your Bench Boost for double gameweeks when teams play twice.
Don't take unnecessary hits (-4 points) for sideways transfers.
In snake drafts, target high-floor players early, then take upside picks later.