About
Shepbet is a playground for building better sports pools.
The goal is to keep confidence pools and March Madness brackets simple for everyone involved, while leaving plenty of room to experiment with new formats.
Context
Why this exists
I wanted a clean, intentional flow for running pools with friends and coworkers. I also wanted a place to deepen my TypeScript and Prisma skills, so this app will keep evolving as I learn.
Principles
The themes that shape the product.
These pillars drive the roadmap and keep the experience coherent as new pages and tabs appear.
Pools should be fun
Pools among friends or at work should be a fun way to enjoy sports with others.
Straightforward formats
Confusing formats turn away non-hardcore sports fans. Pools with dwindling membership are not fun.
Simple administration
Running a pool shouldn't be a second job.
Roadmap
What's coming next.
Planned improvements:
Live scoring + data sync
Automations for NFL and March Madness so pools update themselves.
Richer invites and reminders
Email reminders, clearer pending state, and better visibility for invitees.
More pool types
Survivor pools, weekly pick’em variants, and ways to mix formats.