📜 Game Rules

Everything you need to know to dominate the LBL Fantasy League

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Free Hit

Make unlimited transfers for one gameweek without using any free transfers. Your original team returns the following week.

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Bench Boost

All bench players score points for one gameweek. Great for double gameweeks!

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Triple Captain

Your captain scores 3x points instead of 2x for one gameweek.

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Wildcard

Completely rebuild your squad with unlimited free transfers. All changes are permanent.

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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
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Pro Tips

01

Check fixtures before setting your captain - pick players with favorable matchups.

02

Save your Bench Boost for double gameweeks when teams play twice.

03

Don't take unnecessary hits (-4 points) for sideways transfers.

04

In snake drafts, target high-floor players early, then take upside picks later.