THE AFL's newest mini-game is back.

Fresh off a successful launch during the men's finals, AFLW Pack & Play adds another layer of excitement to every match, giving fans the chance to open digital player packs, discover which players they've unlocked and follow the action in a whole new way.

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What is it?

AFLW Pack & Play is a match-by-match game running throughout this year's NAB AFLW Finals Series, beginning in week one.

For every AFLW Finals match, you'll be able to open a digital player pack and reveal a unique selection of players to choose from as you build your team of six. Players are grouped across a range of categories that change from match to match, from 'Stars' and 'Veterans' to 'Young Guns', 'Prime Users' and more.

Every pack presents a different mix of players, creating new combinations and new decisions every game.

Once your team is set, sit back and watch the action unfold as your players score points using official AFLW Fantasy scoring.

To add another layer of excitement, every coach receives three flips per match, giving them the opportunity to reveal new player options.

With fresh packs, changing categories and new players to uncover every match, AFLW Pack & Play adds another layer of excitement to every game of the AFLW Finals.

How does it work?

For every AFLW Finals match, fans receive a fresh digital pack to open.

The excitement starts with the reveal, with each pack containing a unique mix of players across six categories.

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Choose one player from each category to build your team of six, then watch the action unfold as your side scores live points throughout the game.

Whether you're following every match of the finals or simply jumping into the games that interest you most, every match is a new opportunity to compete, climb the rankings and challenge your mates.

Want to roll the dice on a different option?

Every coach receives three flips per match, allowing them to swap out players and reveal new selections before lockout.

With packs generated at random, every match offers a fresh experience and a new team-building challenge.

How does scoring work?

Your AFLW Pack & Play team will accumulate AFLW Fantasy points, which are awarded via Champion Data's official statistics from each game.

Finding players whose game suits the scoring categories is the key to success.

You can follow the fortunes of your team live through the AFLW Pack & Play platform as games play out in real time.

The Match Centre on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App provide up-to-date stats as games progress.

How do I take on my friends?

That's easy!

Set up a league and take on your friends in the ultimate AFLW Finals battle.

Compete for bragging rights in individual matches or across the entire NAB AFLW Finals Series, and see how you stack up against your mates as the race for the top of the leaderboard unfolds.

What can I win?

The highest eligible scorer for each AFLW Finals match will win a full-sized AFLW Sherrin valued at $260.

The highest eligible scorer across the entire finals series will also win a full-sized AFLW Sherrin valued at $260.

Full prize details and competition terms and conditions are available here.

When can I play?

AFLW Pack & Play has launched! Sign up here and invite your friends to experience the AFL's newest mini-game.