A browser-based football prediction game where knowledge of the game is rewarded — not luck. Predict outcomes, earn points, compete globally.
What is footcaster? footcaster is a browser-based football prediction game built for fans who follow the game seriously. Players — known as footcasters — predict the scorelines of upcoming matches before kick-off. After the final whistle, every prediction is scored, and those points build a permanent, cumulative record.
Football fans want to be involved, not just watching. Football is the world's most followed sport, yet the majority of engagement happens passively — watching, reading, arguing. Existing prediction products either trivialise the experience with random-chance scratch cards, or replicate gambling mechanics that create legal and ethical complexity.
How a footcaster plays. Participating in footcaster takes minutes to set up and seconds per match. The full experience — from registration to competing on leaderboards — follows five straightforward steps.
A prediction game where precision is rewarded. footcaster scores every prediction using two independent metrics — Rating and Accuracy — each measuring a different dimension of how well a prediction was made. Together, they create a complete picture of a footcaster's football knowledge: not just whether they called the result, but how well they read the game.
What the game is built on. Four design principles underpin every decision in footcaster — from how scores are calculated to how the interface presents information.
Who footcaster is for. footcaster is designed around football fans who already follow the game closely and want a structured outlet for their knowledge — not a gambling product, and not a passive stats tracker.
Where this goes. The long-term vision of footcaster involves the implementation of features designed to significantly enhance the player experience, along with continued development across multiple phases.