Why Being Honest About Fun Points Actually Matters

June 18, 2025 - 7 hours ago

Let’s get one thing straight - we love a good scoreboard. But at Urban Rec, there’s one column we reckon is way more important than the win/loss tally: Fun Points.

Yep, Fun Points. It might sound a bit fluffy, but hear us out.

Every week, after your game, you give the other team a score out of 5 based on how fun they were to play with. Not how good they were. Not how many goals they kicked, balls they spiked, or shots they nailed. Just… were they legends? Did they play fair, have a laugh, and bring good vibes to the field/court/pitch? That’s what you’re scoring.

So, what’s the big deal?

Well, at the end of the season, we tally up all those Fun Points and the team with the highest score gets the real glory. That’s right, they win a better prize than the team with the most wins. Because we’re not just here to create champions. We’re here to build a community of good humans who love sport and don’t take themselves too seriously.

But here’s the kicker…

Fun Points only work if you’re honest about them. If you’re giving every team a 5 without thinking, or docking points just because you lost, the whole system falls over faster than a half-deflated volleyball.

Being real about Fun Points helps us reward the teams who are out there making the comp better for everyone. The ones who play fair, cheer both sides, laugh off the odd dodgy call, and maybe shout a post-game drink (legends). They're the heartbeat of Urban Rec.

TL;DR?

1. Don’t just hand out 5s like free drink cards.
2. Don’t give 1s just ‘cause you copped a loss.
3. Do think about how the other team made the game feel.
4. Be fair, be real, be honest.

Fun Points aren’t a side quest - they’re the main game. So next time you’re rating a team, think beyond the scoreline. Think about the spirit. Because at the end of the day, we’re all here for the same reason: to have fun, make mates, and play social sport the way it should be.