Running a football squares game is easy, but these tips will help you avoid common pitfalls and make your game more enjoyable for everyone.
Before anyone claims a square, make sure everyone knows:
Don't wait until game day! Give people at least a week to claim their squares. This allows:
100 squares works best with 10-25 people. Here's a quick guide:
Always set a strong admin password when creating your game. This prevents anyone from:
If your game link might be shared publicly, add a player password. This ensures only invited participants can claim squares.
Add important information in the custom message area:
This is the #1 mistake! Never assign the row and column numbers until ALL squares are claimed. If you assign numbers first, people can deliberately pick "good" number combinations.
A grid with only 40 squares filled isn't as fun. If you're struggling to fill it:
Once numbers are assigned, lock the grid to prevent any changes. This maintains the integrity of the game.
If you're at a party, put the grid on a TV or large screen. Our site works great on big displays. People love watching to see if their square will hit!
On our site, you can tap the score numbers to highlight that row or column. This makes it easy to find the winning square quickly when a quarter ends.
When a quarter ends, quickly identify and announce the winner. It keeps the energy up and gives winners their moment of glory!
Not all numbers are created equal! Based on historical NFL data, some last digits appear more often:
But remember: Since numbers are randomly assigned AFTER claiming, everyone has equal odds when they pick their squares. The "good" or "bad" numbers you end up with are purely luck!
Consider fun ways to celebrate winners:
If you run squares every year:
Football squares work great for:
Put these tips into action and run your best football squares game ever!
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