Bracketology is a fantasy gaming platform that allows users to create and join leagues for popular reality TV shows, utilizing automated scoring and show-specific rules to enhance user engagement. By providing a competitive social experience, it transforms passive viewing into an interactive activity, addressing the lack of community and engagement among reality TV fans.
Funding
$390K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Reality TV fans often lack a dedicated platform to engage with their favorite shows beyond passive viewing. Existing fantasy sports platforms primarily focus on traditional sports, leaving a gap for reality TV enthusiasts seeking interactive and competitive experiences centered around their preferred shows.
Solution
Bracketology is a fantasy gaming platform designed specifically for reality TV and awards shows, offering users a social and competitive experience. The platform allows users to create or join public and private leagues, draft contestants, and earn points based on show-specific rules and automated scoring. By providing dynamic gameplay and multiple game types, Bracketology transforms passive viewing into an interactive activity, fostering community and enhancing engagement among reality TV fans.
Target Audience
Bracketology targets reality TV enthusiasts who enjoy fantasy sports and are looking for a platform to engage with their favorite shows in a more interactive and competitive way.
Features
- League creation and management tools for public and private leagues
- Dynamic gameplay with show-specific rules and automated scoring
- Multiple game types, including Advanced, First Impression, Week to Week, and Confidence Pool
- Support for over 20 reality TV and awards shows, including The Bachelor, Survivor, RuPaul's Drag Race, and The Grammys
- Weekly Reality Rundown newsletter recapping news from various shows
- Cast lists, drinking games, and podcast recommendations for select shows
- Mobile app for convenient access and gameplay
- Social features to compete against friends and other fans