How to Play
Call the couples. Earn the bragging rights.
Everything you need to know about making predictions, scoring, sharing and installing the app.
🚀 Quick Start Guide
- 📺 Hit the "+ Add" button on your dashboard
- 🎬 Select a show from the dropdown — shows marked 🔒 are locked and can't accept new entries
- 💑 Select a couple — couples are added by the admin, so ask if one is missing
- ❓ Your prediction starts as TBD — change it when you're ready:
- ❓ TBD = Haven't decided yet (default)
- ❤️ Yes = You think they'll make it!
- 💔 Mess = You think it's going to be a MESS!
- 💬 Add comments to explain your reasoning (optional but fun!)
- 🏁 Honor system! Make your picks BEFORE watching the results!
📢 IMPORTANT: Check the Show Description!
Each show has a description box right below the show name. This is where you'll find which episode predictions will be locked and any special instructions for that show. 📖 Read it before you start predicting!💡 Pro Tip
The earlier you lock in your predictions, the more bragging rights you earn! Don't leave them on TBD too long — predictions lock by a specific episode!👋 Getting Started
Creating Your Account:
- Click "Create Account" on the login page
- Enter your first name, last name, email, and password
- Password must be at least 6 characters
- Click "Create Account" to join!
Logging In:
- Enter your email and password
- Click "Login" to access your dashboard
Forgot Password?
- Click "Forgot?" on the login page
- Enter your email address
- Check your inbox for a reset link
📱 Installing the App
Get instant access to Yes or Mess by installing it on your home screen! It works just like a native app.
🍎 iPhone/iPad (Safari):
- Open yesormess.com in Safari (must use Safari, not Chrome)
- Tap the Share button (square with arrow pointing up) at the bottom of the screen
- Scroll down and tap "Add to Home Screen"
- Tap "Add" in the top right corner
- The Yes or Mess icon will appear on your home screen!
💡 iOS Tip
The app will open in full screen mode without browser toolbars, making it feel like a real app!🤖 Android (Chrome):
- Open yesormess.com in Chrome
- Tap the three-dot menu in the top right corner
- Tap "Add to Home screen" or "Install app"
- Tap "Add" or "Install" when prompted
- The Yes or Mess icon will appear on your home screen!
💡 Android Tip
Some Android devices will show an automatic banner at the bottom prompting you to install - just tap "Install" if you see it!🎉 Benefits of Installing:
- ⚡ Faster loading times
- 📵 Works offline (view your existing predictions)
- 📱 Full screen experience without browser bars
- 🏠 Easy access from your home screen
- 🔔 Push notifications (coming soon!)
⚠️ Troubleshooting
Don't see "Add to Home Screen"?• iOS: Make sure you're using Safari browser
• Android: Make sure you're using Chrome browser
• Try refreshing the page
• Make sure you're not in private/incognito mode
🔮 Making Predictions
🎬 Two Prediction Modes:
- 👫 Individual Mode: Predict separately for each person (Will HE say yes? Will SHE say yes?)
- 💑 Couple Mode: One prediction for the pair (Will they stay together?)
ℹ️ The mode is set by the admin when the show is created — it's shown as a badge next to the show name in the dropdown.
🎯 Making Your Picks:
- Click "+ Add" on your dashboard
- Select the show from the dropdown
- Choose the couple
- Your prediction starts as ❓ TBD — change it when you're ready!
📋 Prediction Options:
- ❓ TBD — Default when you first add a couple. Means you haven't locked in your pick yet.
- ❤️ Yes — You think they'll say YES / stay together!
- 💔 Mess — You think it's going to be a MESS!
📢 Actual Results:
- After watching the show, anyone can update the "Actual" result
- The app automatically calculates if you were ✅ Correct or ❌ Wrong
- 💬 Add comments to remember your reasoning!
🔒 Prediction Locks — READ THE SHOW DESCRIPTION!
Each show has a description box displayed right below the show name. This description tells you which episode predictions will be locked. Once locked, you can't add new couples for that show or change your Hot Takes — you can still add The Tea and comments. Don't wait until the last minute!📷 Instagram & Reddit Links
Shows may include links to their official Instagram and Reddit pages — look for the 📷 and 💬 icons below the show description. Great for staying up to date on drama! 🔥⚠️ When to Predict
Check each show's description for specific deadlines! General guidelines:📺 Love Is Blind: Before the reveal/wedding episode
📺 MAFS: Before Decision Day
📺 Temptation Island: Before the final bonfire
📺 Other shows: Check the show description for lock timing!
🏆 Leaderboard & Competition
How Scoring Works:
- Your accuracy = (Correct predictions / Total predictions) × 100%
- Only completed predictions (with actual results) count
- Ties are broken by total correct, then total predictions
Earning Your Place:
- 🏁 You get a place on the leaderboard after completing 3 shows
- A show counts as completed once every couple you picked in it has The Tea (the real result)
- Until then you won't appear on the leaderboard, but every scored pick still counts toward your accuracy
- The Leaderboard page shows how many shows you've completed so far
Leaderboard Rankings:
- 🥇 Gold = 1st Place
- 🥈 Silver = 2nd Place
- 🥉 Bronze = 3rd Place
- 🏠 Your Home screen shows the Top 10; the Leaderboard page shows everyone ranked
View Others:
- Click any name in the leaderboard to see their predictions
- 👥 All Players lists everyone A to Z by first name — tap a name to see their profile (private profiles are locked)
- Learn from the best (or laugh at the worst)!
📤 Sharing Features
What You Can Share:
- Share App - Invite friends with a branded image + text
- Share Show Predictions - Share your picks for a specific show
- Share My Stats - Show off your overall accuracy with a PNG card
- Share Per Show Stats - Brag about your best show performance
- Share Leaderboard - Share the full rankings
How It Works:
- Click any share button (paper airplane icon)
- A shareable image + cheeky text is generated
- Share directly or download the image
- Perfect for Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and more!
📱 Social Media Tips
All shares include relevant hashtags and show handles for maximum engagement!📊 Profile & Stats
Your Profile:
- Click the 👤 icon to access your profile
- Update your first/last name anytime
- View your role (Admin or User)
Stats Overview:
- My Stats: Overall correct, wrong, and accuracy %
- Per Show Stats: Breakdown by each show you've predicted
- Color coding: 🟢 70%+ Green, 🟡 50-69% Yellow, 🔴 Below 50% Red
💡 Tips & Best Practices
🌟 Before You Start:
- 📖 Read the show description FIRST — it tells you when predictions lock and any special rules
- 📺 Add all your couples for a show early so you don't miss the lock deadline
- ❓ It's OK to leave predictions as TBD at first — just don't forget to update them before the lock!
🔥 Maximize Your Fun:
- 🎯 Lock in predictions early for maximum bragging rights
- 💬 Add comments to explain your hot takes — "I KNEW they were doomed from the pods!" 🔥
- 👥 Check others' predictions after making yours — see who agrees with you!
- 📤 Share your stats when you're dominating the leaderboard! 🏆
- 📷 Follow the show's Instagram and Reddit links for extra tea ☕
🔒 Prediction Lock Tips:
- ⚠️ Shows lock automatically at 12:00 AM Eastern on their lock date — check the show description for the date
- ⏰ Once locked, you can't add new couples (but you can still view and share your picks)
- 📝 You can still change your TBD predictions to Yes or Mess until the show locks
- 💡 Don't wait for the lock — commit to your picks early and own your predictions!
🤝 Honor System:
- ❤️ You CAN change predictions before the lock (we trust you!)
- 🏁 But it's way more fun to commit early and live with your picks
- 👀 Your friends WILL call you out if you change last minute
- 📊 The leaderboard doesn't lie — results speak for themselves!
🚨 Don't Get Caught Off Guard!
Always check the show description when you first load a show. That's where the admin posts which episode predictions lock. If you see 🔒 next to a show name, it's already locked and you can't add new entries!🏆 The Real Winner
Is the person who has the most fun watching with friends and competing on predictions! So load up those shows, make your bold calls, and may the best predictor win! 🔥💯