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Wingman — Team Americano for badminton

Doubles

Team Americano: you and your partner stay locked together and take on every other pair once.

YOUR PAIR — LOCKEDROUND 1ROUND 2ROUND 3…

  1. Pairs stay fixed

    Partners are set at sign-up and stay together for the whole session, while everything else rotates.

  2. Every pair, once

    Your pair meets each other pair exactly once: t−1 rounds for t teams.

  3. The pair is scored

    Standings track partnerships, not individuals. One night, one shared result.

Good for

  • Established partnerships
  • Couples
  • League-style nights
  • 2–20 fixed pairs

Quick facts

Players

4–100

even counts only · 2 to 50 fixed pairs

Courts

4

players per court · two pairs share a court each round

Typical round

~15–20

minutes per round at Official 21 · best-of-3 to 15 suits 4 pairs or fewer

Scoring

21

Official · single game, win by 2, capped at 30

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FAQ

What is Team Americano in badminton?

It's Wingman's classic name: fixed doubles pairs that stay together for an entire session while rotating through every other pair as opponents, with the pair's combined points deciding the standings.

How many pairs do I need for Wingman?

At least 2 fixed pairs (4 players), scaling up to 50 pairs (100 players). Player counts are always even.

Do teams stay together all night in Wingman?

Yes, by default: partners are set before the first round and stay fixed while play continues. The organizer can still re-pair the field mid-session through a re-balance, if needed.

What scoring format does Wingman use by default?

Official 21 by default (single game, win by 2, capped at 30). A best-of-3 to 15 works well for smaller fields of 4 pairs or fewer, giving a shorter game more room to matter.

How does Wingman award league points?

A win pays your pair 2 points on the standings, 0 for a loss. Beat a pair rated higher than yours and it pays 3 points instead of 2 — no penalty for beating a lower-rated pair.

Can I add or remove players mid-session in Wingman?

Yes. The organizer re-pairs the field from the party page: future rounds redraw against the new pairing, while every round already played keeps its result.