Fantapapa: how the game that “transforms” the conclave in a challenge between friends works

There are a few days left at the beginning of the conclave: starting from May 7, in fact, the procedures provided to elect the next Pontiff will start. And for the occasion, after the fantasy football and the fantasanre, the Fantapapa: a free game in which participants can predict the name of the new Pope. Players – whether they are experts in Vatican issues or simple enthusiasts – create a formation of “papabili”, foresee events, and challenge each other by collecting points and climbing rankings.

How the fantapapa works

Participating in Fantapapa is quite simple. First of all, it is necessary to register on the official site By entering a e-mail address a password and clicking on Crea Nuova Utenza. After completing access to your profile it is possible change the avatar assigned by the system and even “Referum” choosing another username, in addition to Create a new league in which to invite other participants or associate with an existing league.

From the main screen you will then have to Choose a formation of 11 cardinals also appointing a captain (the most eligible) e a doorman (the least eligible). For each cardinal, moreover, the platform offers the possibility of consulting further details such as age and nationality, so as to refine the choice in the best way.

But that’s not all. On which day of the week will it be elected and after how many black smokes? In how many languages ​​will he speak during his first speech and what name will he choose? All these propostics, and others, can be specified within the tactical blackboard which appears to the right of the formation. Finally, it is possible participate in a single league While all users automatically compete in the global league for “eternal glory”.

The points

To proclaim a winner, a points system is scheduled. According to the regulation, in fact, they will be attributed:

• 100 points At the time of creating the initial training
• 1,000 points If the chosen captain becomes Pope
• 500 points If, on the other hand, another cardinal in the formation is appointed pontiff
• 50 points If a cardinal is mentioned by one of the main Italian newspapers
• 100 points If it is the captain who is mentioned by the newspapers

Or, on the contrary, stolen:

• less 1,000 If the “transpable goalkeeper” becomes pope
• Less 100 points If it is the “goalkeeper” to be mentioned by the newspapers

And then there are other rules related to Cardinal Jolly and to the tactical blackboard where it is possible to predict a series of events related to proclamation to obtain, too Up to 500 pointsif you guess the name of the next pontiff.

Bets (prohibited) in Italy

Fantapapa is not a betting game since, unlike what is happening in other countries, in Italy is not allowed to bet on the election of the Pope. The law governing the games and betting sector, established by the ADM decree, expressly prohibits the possibility of carrying out bets on religious events to avoid ethical and cultural problems: for this reason, No authorized Italian bookmaker offers shares or bets on the possible successor of Pope Francis.

A few days to participate

There is not much time remains available but the games close on May 7, 2025, or the start date of the Conclave: “At the time of the closing of the doors of the Sistine Chapel, marked by the solemn announcement” Extra Omnes! ” (all out), The predictions will be frozen. The announcement actually refers precisely to the fact that all users must stay outside the database if not in reading mode. It will no longer be possible to add or remove cardinals of your trainingnor add or change the forecasts of the tactical blackboard »explains the Fantapapa committee Continuing “from the beginning of the conclave, the citations of the cardinals on the Ansa and the major national newspapers will grind points. We will explain everything at the time debt, For now, focus on training, tactical blackboard, Lega And maybe rename yourself with a recognizable name for your friends ».