Curing the Zombie League
It's Not About Winning, It's About the Group Chat
The biggest killer of fantasy leagues isn't losing—it's silence.
When the group chat dies, the league dies. Most commissioners try to fix this with punishments (The Waffle House Challenge, license plate frames, etc). But fear doesn't create engagement. It creates anxiety.
The Vibe Check
Your job as Commissioner isn't just to approve trades. Your job is to be the Chief Vibe Officer.
If the only time people talk is to complain about a waiver claim, you have failed. You need to manufacture moments that force interaction.
Give your league something to talk about besides injuries.
The Wheel of Chaos
This is why we built "The Wheel." Every Tuesday morning, it spins. Maybe it adds $5 to the pot for the highest scorer. Maybe it deducts points from the league villain.
It doesn't matter what it does. It matters that everyone watches it happen together.
It creates a shared ritual. It gives you a reason to roast each other. It keeps the pulse alive.