You can select between two formats depending on how you want the contest to progress.
Where to Choose Pick Requirements
On the contest setup page:
Locate the field to enter your Contest Name
Directly beneath it, you’ll see the Pick Requirements field
The default selection is One Pick Per Day (10 days total)
Most commissioners will want to keep this default setting.
Available Pick Requirement Formats
One Pick Per Day (10 Days Total) — Default
In this format, entrants must make one correct pick for each tournament day included in the contest.
Requires daily participation
Creates a fast-paced survivor experience
Eliminations can occur every day
Spans approximately 10 tournament days
✅ Recommended for most contests
Choose this option if you want:
High engagement throughout the tournament
Frequent decision-making
A traditional daily survivor pool experience
One Pick Per Round (6 Rounds Total)
In this format, entrants make one pick per tournament round rather than per day.
Fewer total picks required
Each pick covers an entire round
Slower elimination pace
Spans all six rounds of the tournament
Choose this option if you want:
A simpler, less time-intensive contest
Strategic long-term picks
Fewer deadlines for participants
Which Format Should You Choose?
Use One Pick Per Day if you want:
Maximum engagement
Daily action and suspense
A more challenging survival format
Use One Pick Per Round if you want:
Simpler gameplay
Less frequent pick submissions
A longer, strategy-focused contest
Selecting the right pick requirement ensures your Survivor contest matches your group’s availability and preferred level of involvement. If you’re unsure which option is best, the default One Pick Per Day (10 days total) is the safest choice for most pools.