Guide

How to Play

Ente Mandalam has two ways to play. Pick one, or play both.

Mode 1

Prediction Game

Predict the winner of any or all 140 Kerala Assembly seats before the election. No team, no budget — just your political instincts.

  1. 01

    Pick Your Front

    For each of Kerala's 140 constituencies, choose which front you think will win — LDF, UDF, or NDA. You can do all 140 or just the seats you know best.

  2. 02

    Build Your Political IQ

    Every prediction you make contributes to your Political IQ score. Your IQ is calculated based on the accuracy and confidence of your calls across all constituencies.

  3. 03

    Share Your Predictions

    Once you've locked in your picks, share your prediction card on WhatsApp or download it. Challenge friends and family to beat your score.

  4. 04

    Compare After Results

    On May 4 when results are declared, your predictions are scored automatically. See how you stacked up against everyone else in Kerala.

Prediction Scoring

Correct front prediction+10
Wrong front prediction0
Correct prediction in a close seat (margin < 1,000)+5 bonus
Seat shared to WhatsApp+1
Mode 2

Fantasy League

Build a dream team of 11 candidates from across Kerala within a 100-credit budget. Pick a Captain and Vice-Captain, then compete for the top spot on the leaderboard.

  1. 01

    Browse Candidates

    Explore all candidates contesting across Kerala's 140 seats. Each candidate has a credit value based on their profile, history, and odds.

  2. 02

    Build a Team of 11

    Select exactly 11 candidates to form your fantasy team. You have a budget of 100 credits to work with — choose wisely.

  3. 03

    Pick Your Captain and Vice-Captain

    Designate one Captain (earns 2x points) and one Vice-Captain (earns 1.5x points). These choices can make or break your rank on the leaderboard.

  4. 04

    Stay Within Budget

    Your total team credit value must not exceed 100. You can transfer up to 3 candidates before the lockout on April 8.

  5. 05

    Submit Before Lockout

    Finalize and submit your team with your name and phone number before April 8. No changes are allowed after the lockout.

  6. 06

    Score on May 4

    Points are calculated after election results are declared on May 4, 2026. Win, margin of victory, and upset bonus all contribute to your total score.

Fantasy Scoring

Candidate wins the seat+30
Win margin 0 – 999 votes+10 bonus
Win margin 1,000 – 4,999 votes+5 bonus
Upset win (underdog wins)+15 bonus
Captain multiplier2x total
Vice-Captain multiplier1.5x total
Candidate loses0