How to Run a 'Family League' That Teens Actually Want to Play In
Bridging the Gap Between Grandpa and Gen Z
The Family League. It sounds like a wholesome tradition. In reality, it involves Dad yelling at the waiver wire while the teenagers ignore the app entirely because it's not on TikTok.
The problem isn't that your kids don't like football. It's that the specialized knowledge required to win a standard league creates a massive barrier to entry. For a casual player, looking at a "Waiver Wire" is just homework.
The Knowledge Gap
Grandpa knows the 1985 Bears defense. Dad knows the depth chart of the Houston Texans. The 14-year-old knows that Travis Kelce is dating Taylor Swift.
In a standard scoring format, Dad wins every time. And losing every week because you don't know who the backup Running Back for the Jaguars is? That's not fun. So the kids quit.
The Great Equalizer: Prop Bets
Here is how you save the Family League: Simplify the game. Chaos League introduces "Prop Bet" mechanics that level the playing field.
Instead of asking "Who should I start at Flex?", you ask "Will the Chiefs win today?" Anyone can answer that.
Gamifying Sunday Dinner
With the Chaos System, you can set up side pots that don't rely on deep stats.
Suddenly, everyone has a chaotic, fun reason to watch the game. It’s not about analyzing yards-per-carry. It’s about the narrative.