Rules & FAQ
House rules for every game in your library, plus answers to the arguments that always come up.
FAQ
Do we have to win by two?
Backyard default is no — first to the target wins. Turn on a win-by margin in the game settings if you want tournament-style endings.
Somebody showed up late. Can they still play?
Yes. Open the tournament, hit Add team, and the app slots them into an open bye, a play-in match, or fresh fixtures depending on your format.
Can I fix a score I entered wrong?
Tap the finished match and choose Undo result. The bracket recalculates everything downstream.
How do I get this on the TV?
Open the tournament and tap Display. Cast that tab or open the share link on the TV browser — it updates live as scores come in.