SQUARES BASICS
The Game Where Anyone Can Win
No football knowledge required. Just pick a square and hope your numbers hit.
Football squares is the ultimate equalizer. Your grandma can beat the biggest football fan in the office. It's pure luck, pure fun, and perfect for any football party.
Why Squares Is So Addictive
Imagine a game where the person who knows nothing about football has the same odds as the die-hard fan who watches every game. That's squares! It's perfect for Super Bowl fundraisers, office pools, and family gatherings.
It's a 10x10 grid where 100 people each claim a square. Numbers get assigned randomly, and winners are determined by the last digit of each team's score. Pure luck, pure excitement. Want to see which squares win most often? Check out our squares odds analysis.
Why everyone loves it:
Zero strategy required - Just pick a square. That's it!
Multiple winners per game - Payouts at each quarter keep everyone engaged
Every score matters - Suddenly that random field goal has you jumping off the couch
Perfect for parties - Non-fans finally have a reason to care about the game
Super Bowl Squares - The Biggest Game of the Year
While you can play football squares for any game, Super Bowl squares are the most popular. Millions of people play Super Bowl squares every February, making it one of the biggest social gaming events of the year.
Whether you're looking for a Super Bowl squares template or want to create a digital game, the rules are the same. The Super Bowl's massive audience and exciting gameplay make squares the perfect party game. Planning to host? Read our platform comparison guide to choose the best tool.
Why Super Bowl Squares Are So Popular:
Everyone watches
Even non-fans tune in for the commercials and halftime show
Perfect for parties
Gives casual viewers a reason to care about the score
Great for fundraising
Youth sports teams raise thousands with Super Bowl squares
Easy to explain
You can teach anyone how to play in under a minute
How to Play (It's Ridiculously Simple)
You can learn squares in about 30 seconds. Here's everything you need to know:
1. Pick your squares
Look at the grid and claim any open squares you want. Buy one square or buy ten - each one is a separate chance to win.
2. Wait for numbers
Once all squares are filled, numbers 0-9 get randomly assigned to each row and column. This happens AFTER you pick, so every square has equal odds!
3. Watch the game
Your square wins if the last digit of each team's score matches your row and column numbers. Score is 14-7? The winning square is where row 4 meets column 7.
4. Collect winnings
Winners are determined at the end of each quarter. Most games pay out 4 times - that's 4 chances to win from a single square!
Perfect For
Super Bowl Parties
The #1 squares event of the year. Give everyone at your party a reason to cheer, even if they're just there for the commercials.
Office Pools
Easy to explain, fun to play, and the water cooler talk lasts all week. Perfect for team building without excluding anyone.
Family Gatherings
From Grandma to your football-obsessed uncle - everyone can play and have an equal shot at winning. No arguments about sports knowledge!
Fundraisers
Sports teams, schools, and charities love squares for fundraising. Easy to run, predictable revenue, and donors actually have fun.
Why Sportsball Makes Squares Even Better
Paper squares are fine, but they're also a hassle. Someone has to track scores, calculate winners, and chase down payments. With Sportsball, all that happens automatically.
What you get:
Live auto-scoring
- Scores update in real-time. Winners get notified instantly.
Easy sharing
- Send a link or QR code. No app download required.
Mobile-friendly board
- Everyone can watch from their phone during the game.
Zero work for you
- Watch the game instead of calculating scores!