Overview
The Training Ground is an idle game where you develop rookie football players into coin rewards. Manage a 3x3 grid of training slots, time your actions carefully, and graduate players before they bust!
Core Loop
The Training Grid
Your Training Ground is a 3x3 grid (9 slots total). Each slot operates independently.
Example grid showing various states
Slot States
Untouched slot - needs Setup Kit
Equipment set up - needs hydration
Ready to draft a rookie
Player developing (shows position emoji)
Graduate now for coins! ⏰ Time-sensitive
Missed the window - use Clear to reset
Position Tiers
Different positions have different training times, costs, and rewards. Higher tiers take longer but pay more.
| Position | Contract Cost | Train Time | Reward | Wilt Window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🤲 Tight End | 🪙 50 | 5 min | 🪙 75-100 | 15 min |
| 🏃 Running Back | 🪙 100 | 10 min | 🪙 150-200 | 20 min |
| 🎯 Wide Receiver | 🪙 150 | 15 min | 🪙 225-300 | 25 min |
| 🏈 Quarterback | 🪙 250 | 25 min | 🪙 375-500 | 30 min |
ROI Analysis: All positions offer similar return rates (~50-100% profit). Choose based on how actively you can monitor training.
Gameplay Workflow
Step 1: Setup
Use a 🔧 Setup Kit on an empty (⬛) slot.
/train manage → Select slot → SetupStep 2: Hydrate
Use a 💧 Water Cooler on a prepared (🟫) slot.
/train manage → Select slot → HydrateStep 3: Draft
Use a Position Contract to draft a rookie.
/train manage → Select slot → Draft → Choose positionStep 4: Wait
The player trains automatically. Check back after the training time.
Step 5: Graduate!
When you see ⭐, graduate immediately for coins!
/train manage → Select ⭐ slot → Graduate → 🪙 Profit!Timing Strategy
The key to success is graduating players before they bust (💀). Each position has a "wilt window" - the time between ready (⭐) and busted.
⚠️ Wilt Windows
- 🤲 TE: 15 minutes to graduate
- 🏃 RB: 20 minutes to graduate
- 🎯 WR: 25 minutes to graduate
- 🏈 QB: 30 minutes to graduate
If you miss the wilt window, use Clear to remove the busted slot and start over.
Starter Kit
New users automatically receive a starter kit to begin training:
- 🔧 10x Setup Kit
- 💧 10x Water Cooler
- 🤲 2x TE Contract
Replenish supplies from /shop.
Pro Tips
Start with TEs - they're cheap, fast, and give you time to learn the system.
Set timers! Train time + wilt window = total time before bust. Don't lose your investment.
Stagger your drafts so players become ready at different times - easier to manage.
QBs have the highest absolute profit but require the longest commitment. Use when you'll be around for ~55 min.