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Free games, real prizes, one citizenship. Everything here runs on the same account, the same leaderboards, the same reputation — and none of it costs a dime.
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Porch Pick'Em
Ten games a week against Josh and the whole State — straight up or against the spread, streaks and patches, one big season leaderboard. Season champ watches a game with Josh.
See the prizes →The Citizens' Bracket Challenge
Call the 12-team field in August, then prove it again when the real bracket drops in December. Both scores count. The champion watches the title game with Josh.
How it works →On the Way — In This Order
The Competition Roadmap
NO. 1
Playoff Team Draft
Draft the playoff field with your crew — snake draft, live draft room, AI personas to fill empty seats.
NO. 2
Saturday Slate Fantasy
A fresh draft every week from the weekend's featured games. No season-long commitment, all season-long bragging.
NO. 3
Beat Pate
Make Josh's exact weekly slate of picks, head-to-head. Records tracked all year, receipts kept.
NO. 4
Saturday Survivor
One team a week. Must win. No reuse. Last citizen standing.
FREE TO PLAY · NO PAID ENTRY, EVER · NO REAL-MONEY WAGERING
One citizenship. Every game.
JOIN FREE AND YOU'RE IN FROM GAME ONE — PICKS, BRACKETS, AND EVERYTHING THAT FOLLOWS