How PoolParty Works

PoolParty is where fans make things real. Want to see your favorite matchup, event, idea, or wild challenge come alive? Start a pool, back a pool, and let the crowd decide what happens next. It's that simple.

1. Find a Pool

Scroll the feed. Pools are live, ticking down, and filling fast.

  • See what's hot right now
  • Watch the funding bar climb in real time
  • Peek at who's in the mix
All Pools page showing available pools
Pool progress and details page

2. Dive Into the Details

Click a pool to unlock the full story.

  • Who's involved, what's at stake
  • How much money's already in
  • The countdown clock—don't miss it
  • The chatter from other fans

3. Make Your Move

Drop your stake. It can be a buck or a bag. Every dollar pushes the pool closer.

Enter Stake Amount

Choose how much you want to contribute. Minimum is $1, and you can stake any amount you're comfortable with.

Stake amount widget with suggested amounts
3aPick your amount
Add payment details screen
3bAdd payment (we use Stripe, super safe)
Select payment method screen
3cConfirm and boom—you're in

4. Money on Lock

We hold the purse in escrow.

  • If the pool hits the goal + gets accepted → funds unlock and it's game on
  • If not → auto-refund, no stress
  • You'll see updates live the whole time
Processing stake confirmation
Top contributors leaderboard

5. Join the Party

Stake in, now watch it unfold.

  • See your name on the leaderboard
  • Track progress as the clock ticks
  • Talk smack, cheer on, or just lurk in the comments

What Happens Next?

🎉Pool Activates

  • • Goal met, players/entities accept
  • • Funds drop, event happens
  • • You made it real

💰Pool Fails

  • • Didn't hit the mark? No problem
  • • Money goes right back
  • • Sometimes you'll get RainCheck credits to use again

Why It's Safe

We run everything through Stripe—bank-level security. Money stays locked until the outcome is clear. Refunds happen automatically. No funny business.

Ready to Play?

Find a pool you care about or start your own. Fans call the shots here.