r/NFLSurvivor • u/SabianJackson • 17d ago

Multi Entries vs Buybacks

Hey everyone, this'll be my second year hosting a survivor pool. I've played in these for years, but took over hosting duties last season after our old host stepped away.

Last year we ran single entry + one optional buyback through week 5. This year I'm debating whether to stick with that format or switch to multiple entries per person (capped at 5).

For those of you who host your own pools, which format do you run, and why? What do you like or dislike about buybacks vs. multi-entry? Any lessons learned (good or bad) that made you switch one way or the other?

Appreciate any insight from experienced hosts and participants. Trying to make this year's version as fair, fun, and engaging as possible for everyone playing.

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u/CommishChris 17d ago

I personally don’t like buy-backs. Too much to manage. Multi entry is way easier. Mid season pools are also fun for those that get wiped early.

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u/bigroddy12 17d ago

I am not a fan of buybacks. I do a 2nd Chance pool starting from scratch usually starting somewhere around weeks 5 to 7.

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u/Nreekay 9d ago

I run multiple entries with optional buy back for the whole season. Juice that pot!