Presented by The Draft Odyssey
This guide is your key to unlocking the full potential of the Draft Odyssey Box. Every item inside was designed to elevate your draft from routine to unforgettable. This guide walks you through exactly how to use each piece to create a fully immersive experience. From setup to celebration, it ensures your league makes the most of every moment, creating a draft day that’s not just fun but legendary.
DRAFT DAY GUIDE STEPS
Before the chaos begins, gather your league for a short meeting. This is your chance to improve
the league, set expectations, and talk about your vision together.
Suggested Topics:
● Rule Tweaks: Scoring changes, IR spot adjustments, trade deadlines.
● Punishment Ideas: Last-place penalties, weekly dares, or additions to existing
punishments.
● Side Pots: Biggest blowout, rivalry weeks, survivor pool, etc.
● Schedule Draft: Discuss playoff week timing and bye-week impact.
● Legacy Talk: Ring count, hall of fame, league records.
Keep it light, respectful, and 80% joking but make sure to document changes clearly.
Whether you’re playing for Draft Position or to Win Extra FAAB Budget, these games guarantee unforgettable moments.
Indoor Games
● Beer Pong Tournament: Winner picks first, loser picks last. Simple, boozy, brutal
● Wheel of Misfortune: Spin for your fate. Add in penalties or dares for spice
● Fantasy/NFL Trivia Battle: Buzzer-style game. First to answer gets first pick
● Chug & Choose: Timed beer or soda chug. Fastest finish gets first pick
● Cup Stack Draft: First to build and collapse their tower picks first
Outdoor Games
● 40-Yard Dash: Full combine mode. Fastest time = top pick. Pull a hammy, get pick #12
● Cornhole Challenge: Tournament style. Rank by points. Sudden death if needed
● Kicking Contest: Line up field goals with a football. Mark where it lands for spot
● Balloon Dart Draft: Attach 12 balloons to a board or fence. Each one has a draft pick number behind. Players throw darts until they pop/pick a spot
Make it fun, film it, and make the loser do something embarrassing.
Build the hype with an hour of drinks, snacks, and setup. This can take place at someone’s house, local favorite bar, or a space which is holding Draft day events.
Suggested Things to Make:
● Signature League Cocktail: Custom drink with a fantasy-themed name
● League Playlist: Blend of NFL themes, 2000s rap, and guilty pleasures
● Snack Bar: Nachos, sliders, wings, and beer buckets
● Player Props Bet Table: Light side games for small cash or bragging rights
This is the main event before the main event: make sure you have your Draft Odyssey Box and space to hang up your board.
What to Do:
● Commissioner Wears the Stole: Crown your MC for the day
● Read the Draft Invitation Letter: Medals, certificates, ring, chain, and Clown Kit should
be distributed while reading the letter. Write down the team name on the playoff certificates before distributing
● Trash Talk Showcase: Encourage flexing/mocking with everyone’s goodies
● League Photo with the Draft Box: Immortalize the start of your legacy
This sets the tone. The more theatrical, the better.
This is where the magic happens. Use the Draft Odyssey board to track every pick in real time, no screens, just pure in-person banter, celebration, and trash talk. Call out names with confidence (or regret), slap those stickers on the board, and keep the momentum going. This isn’t just selecting players—it’s writing the first chapter of your league’s season-long saga
Tips:
● Break Every 2–3 Rounds: Take short breaks for stretching, snacks, trash talk, trade negotiations, and hydration. Fantasy strategy thrives on chaos, give it space.
● Skip the Timer… but Shame Them Anyway: While tools like ClickyDraft or Sleeper offer timers, let them run out for drama. This is Draft Day. Who cares how long it takes?
(Still, give teams a hard time if they take forever. Public heckling encouraged.)
● Clown Duties: Last-place finisher = Draft Day Butler.
Their job: serve drinks, deliver snacks, and place picks on the board. Draft shame never tasted so sweet.
● Draft Board is Sacred: Hang it high and proud. Mark the league name, draft year, and defending champ.
Even if you're using ESPN, Yahoo, or Clicky Draft. All picks must go on the board. That’s the real draft.
● Remote Player Support: Video call them in (Zoom, FaceTime, Google Meet) and assign a proxy.
Share livestreams or photo updates of the board. No one gets left behind.
Celebrate finishing like champions:
● Toast the league
● Give the Commissioner a round of applause (or ridicule)
● Take a full league photo
● Tease early power rankings or “Way-too-early” awards
Final Thoughts:
Draft Day is more than a draft. It’s the kickoff to six months of fantasy obsession, group chat beef, and legacy-building.
Make it count.
- The Draft Odyssey Team