We’re hosting our very first Little Village Bracket Challenge, and members of the village are invited to play along.
If you love a little friendly competition (or just enjoy picking teams based on mascots, colors, or vibes), this one’s for you. Kids and grown-ups can both join in, and we’ll be following the action together throughout the NCAA March Madness tournaments.
The best part? Everyone’s bracket will be hung on the wall in the cafe, so you can check back throughout the tournament to see how your picks are doing.
How It Works
Members can grab a bracket at the Bracket Station in the cafe, fill it out, and turn it in before the tournament begins.
You can complete a bracket for the Men’s tournament, Women’s tournament, or both. Each bracket counts as its own entry.
Once brackets are submitted, we’ll hang them on the Village Bracket Wall, where families can check in throughout the tournament to see how things are unfolding.
You can also print out your brackets and bring them in. Here are printable links:
How Scoring Works
Every correct game you predict earns points. The later the round, the more points it’s worth.
- Round 1 — 1 point
- Round 2 — 2 points
- Sweet 16 — 3 points
- Elite 8 — 4 points
- Final Four — 5 points
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Championship — 6 points
If a team you picked is eliminated, they can’t earn additional points in later rounds.
Milestone Prizes
As players reach point milestones, they can earn Little Village prizes along the way.
- 15 Points — Free Drink
- 25 Points — Kids Snack Plate
- 40 Points — Guest Pass
- 60 Points — Kitchen Picks Charcuterie Board
- 80 Points — Class Pass
- 100 Points — $50 Little Village Swag Gift Certificate
And if someone reaches 110+ points, they’ll earn the ultimate title of 🏆 Little Village Legend, plus win a free private event rental at Little Village.
Milestone prizes are based on the score of each individual bracket, so if you fill out both a men’s and women’s bracket, you have two chances to earn prizes.
Tournament Winners
Brackets for the men’s and women’s tournaments will be scored separately.
Men’s Tournament
- Kid Champ — $50 Little Village Gift Card + Certificate
- Adult Champ — $50 Little Village Gift Card + Certificate
- Kid Runner-Up — $20 Gift Card + Trophy
- Most Busted Bracket — $20 Gift Card + Certificate
Women’s Tournament
- Kid Champ — $50 Little Village Gift Card + Certificate
- Adult Champ — $50 Little Village Gift Card + Certificate
- Kid Runner-Up — $20 Gift Card + Trophy
- Most Busted Bracket — $20 Gift Card + Certificate
Important Dates
Brackets must be turned in before Thursday, March 19 at 11:59 AM. Once the tournament begins, brackets can’t be changed.
A Member Perk
The Little Village Bracket Challenge is a member activity, and we’d love for you to join in.
It’s just one more fun way we get to gather, cheer, laugh about busted brackets, and celebrate the little moments of community that make this place feel like home.
If you’re not a member yet, this might be the perfect time to join the village.
Questions? Email members@thelittelvillageplaycafe.com
Grab your bracket the next time you’re in the cafe…
and may the best picks win. 🏀
