How it works

Game Play

ANWFantasy works by combining the team selecting mechanic from traditional fantasy sports games, and points for progress scoring similar to that of March Madness Brackets.

I will be taking a break from hosting pools for Season 12 (when it returns from its postponement due to Covid-19). When we return, we will go back to our original format where everyone competes against one another in one massive contest for a chance to win $250. Each player will craft teams of the 5 ninjas they think will score the most points (a breakdown of the scoring can be found on the left).

To play, simply click on the Make Your Team button in the top right corner of your screen. Here you will be prompted to enter your name, email address (we will only contact you unless you are a prize winner), a fantasy team name (sometimes creating a clever name can be half the fun), and enter the name of each of the 5 ninjas you wish to have on your fantasy team. Lastly, you will be asked to guess your projected team score, which will serve as a tiebreaker in case two fantasy teams score the same amount of points.

If you are unsure who to select we have compiled an abundance of data (more always in the works) to help guide your decision. For example the Runs tabs shows you exactly what stages ninjas cleared and the obstacles which took them out. While the Ninja data tabs take these results one step further and applies simple formulas to the results and allowing them to be presented numerically.

Please do not enter the same name twice, if you do you will only receive their points once. You may enter multiple teams but a record of the number of teams you entered will be kept. Once the first episode airs, DATE TBD you will be able to compare your team's points to the rest of the fantasy teams in the contest by clicking on the Season X Fantasy Results tab (coming soon). Due to the prerecorded nature of American Ninja Warrior to be entered for your chance to win the grand prize and your entries must be finalized prior to the filming of the First City Qualifier on DATE TBD. Teams submitted after this date are automatically entered into the general pool.