How to Play SimUlearn Games
Welcome to SimUlearn Games
SimUlearn Games combines tournament prediction with simulated competitions.
Instead of watching real teams compete, you’ll predict the winners of AI-simulated tournaments. Once the tournament begins, each matchup is released according to the tournament schedule, and your goal is to correctly predict every winner before the games are played.
The more correct predictions you make, the more points you earn and the higher you climb on the leaderboard.
Every tournament gives you a new chance to prove you’re the best predictor.
Some tournaments also offer prizes for top finishers. Any available prizes will be clearly listed on the tournament page before you enter.
Step 1 – Create an Account
Create a free SimUlearn Games account to participate in tournaments.
Your account tracks:
• Tournament entries
• Lifetime points
• Correct picks
• Prediction accuracy
• Championships
• Leaderboard ranking
Your statistics continue to grow as you compete in more tournaments.
Step 2 – Join a Tournament
Visit the Tournaments page and choose any tournament that is currently open for entries.
Each tournament displays information including:
• Tournament name
• Number of contestants
• Tournament status
• Opening and closing dates
• Tournament schedule
Once you’ve found a tournament you’d like to enter, click Enter Tournament.
Step 3 – Make Your Predictions
After entering, you’ll see the tournament bracket.
Select the contestant you believe will win each matchup.
Continue making picks all the way through the championship game until every match has a prediction.
You are predicting the entire tournament before any matches are released.
Step 4 – Submit Your Bracket
When you’re satisfied with your predictions, submit your bracket.
Once submitted:
• Your predictions become official.
• Your bracket cannot be changed after the tournament locks.
• Everyone competes using the predictions they submitted before the tournament began.
Be sure to review your picks carefully before submitting.
Step 5 – Watch the Tournament
When the tournament begins, simulated matches are released according to the tournament schedule.
As each match becomes available, you can watch the simulation and discover whether your prediction was correct.
Watching the tournament unfold while comparing your predictions is part of the excitement.
Earn Points
Every correct prediction earns points.
Later rounds are worth more points than earlier rounds, making accurate championship predictions especially valuable.
Your tournament score is calculated automatically as results become official.
First Round Matches = 1 point each
Second Round Matches = 2 points each
Third Round Matches = 3 points each
Each succeeding round is an additional point per match.
Tiebreakers
If two or more players finish with the same number of points, a tiebreaker system is used to determine the higher-ranked player.
Tiebreakers are evaluated in the following order:
- Correct Champion Prediction – The player who correctly predicted the tournament champion wins the tiebreaker.
- Correct Runner-Up Prediction – If the champion prediction does not separate the players, the player who correctly predicted the runner-up wins.
- Most Correct Final Four Teams – If the players are still tied, the player who correctly predicted the most teams to reach the Final Four wins.
- Most Correct Elite Eight Teams – If the tie remains, the player who correctly predicted the most Elite Eight teams wins.
- Most Correct Sweet 16 Teams – The player with the most correct Sweet 16 predictions wins.
- Most Correct Earlier-Round Teams – If necessary, the same process continues through the earlier rounds until the tie is broken.
This means that when players have the same number of points, deeper and more accurate tournament predictions are used to determine the winner.
Climb the Leaderboards
Every tournament contributes to your lifetime statistics.
Compete against players from around the world to improve your:
• Lifetime Points
• Correct Picks
• Prediction Accuracy
• Tournament Championships
• Overall Ranking
The more tournaments you enter, the stronger your player profile becomes.
Claiming Tournament Prizes
Every SimUlearn Games tournament has a prize.
The prize starts at $10 and increases as more brackets are filled.
As participation grows, the tournament prize can increase up to $100. SimUlearn Games may increase the maximum prize in the future as the number of participants grows.
The current prize amount will always be displayed on the tournament page before you enter.
If you finish in a prize-winning position, you will be able to choose your available prize on the prize claim page after the tournament has ended and your results have been verified.
Prize availability and options may vary depending on the tournament and the final prize amount.
If you win a prize, your results will first be verified to ensure the tournament was completed fairly and in accordance with the rules. Once verified, your prize will be sent directly to the email address associated with your SimUlearn Games account.
To ensure you receive any prizes you win, please keep your account email address up to date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my picks?
No. Once the tournament locks, all predictions are final.
Do I have to predict every game?
Yes. A complete bracket is required before submission.
What if my predicted winner loses?
Any later predictions involving that contestant will automatically be incorrect, just like a traditional bracket challenge.
Can I enter more than once?
Each account may enter a tournament only once unless that tournament specifically allows multiple entries.
When are matches released?
Matches are released according to the schedule shown on each tournament’s page. For example, Round 1 matches may be released every 30 minutes throughout the day.
Are the games live?
The matches are prerecorded simulations that premiere on the published schedule. Results remain unknown until each match is released.
How is scoring determined?
Each correct prediction earns points, with later rounds awarding progressively more points than earlier rounds.
How will I receive my prize?
If a tournament offers prizes, winners will receive their prize by email after the tournament has ended and the results have been verified. Prizes are sent to the email address associated with your SimUlearn Games account.
Tips for Success
• Study each contestant before making your predictions.
• Don’t focus only on the highest seeds—upsets happen.
• Double-check your entire bracket before submitting.
• Watch every released match to follow your progress.
• Enter every tournament to improve your lifetime ranking and statistics.
Flow
Create Account
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Join Tournament
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Make Predictions
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Submit Bracket
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Tournament Begins
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Watch Matches
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Earn Points
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Climb the Leaderboards