Run squares for any college basketball game. March Madness, conference tournaments, or regular season matchups. Our free platform handles live scoring and winner detection automatically.
The season builds toward one month. Here is the arc.
March alone produces more boards than the rest of the season combined, 67 tournament games in three weeks. A perfect excuse for an office board.
Pick from the full college hoops schedule, major conference matchups, tournaments, and rivalry nights included.
Players claim squares by entering a name, nothing more. Works for dorms, offices, and remote groups alike.
Fill the grid, then one click draws the numbers fairly. See what makes a good grid for tips.
Live scores update on their own, and winning squares light up at halftime and the final buzzer.
College basketball squares use the same 10x10 grid format as football squares, but adapted for basketball's two-half structure. Winners are determined by the last digit of each team's score at halftime and at the final buzzer. The game requires zero basketball knowledge to enjoy.
College basketball's unpredictability, especially during March Madness, makes it perfect for squares. Upsets happen constantly, Cinderella teams emerge, and every game feels like it could go either way. That excitement translates perfectly to a squares game. For a full explanation of the rules, visit our How to Play page.
Unlike the NBA, college basketball uses two 20-minute halves. Our standard format gives you a halftime winner and a final winner, simple and exciting.
College basketball squares crown just two winners, one at halftime and one at the final buzzer, and the digit math is friendly at both checkpoints. Halftime totals in the 30s already spread the numbers out; by the final horn, with teams in the 60s and 70s, the spread is essentially flat:
| Digit | At halftime | At the final |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | ~9% |
~10% |
| 1 | ~10% |
~10% |
| 2 | ~11% |
~10% |
| 3 | ~11% |
~10% |
| 4 | ~11% |
~11% |
| 5 | ~10% |
~10% |
| 6 | ~10% |
~10% |
| 7 | ~10% |
~10% |
| 8 | ~9% |
~10% |
| 9 | ~9% |
~9% |
Two winners means every square gets exactly two swings, and neither one rewards expertise. The random number draw and the scoreboard settle everything. If your group wants more checkpoints per game, an NBA board crowns four winners a night.
Our platform handles college basketball's two-half format and overtime scenarios.
Winners at halftime (1H) and final (2H), matching college basketball's structure.
Standard uses final score for 2H. "With Overtime" tracks regulation end separately for a 3rd winner if OT. Our overtime guide explains both formats.
March Madness, conference tournaments, early season events. All available with live scoring.
Scores update automatically during the game. No refreshing or manual entry needed.
Standard format has 2 winners, one at halftime and one at the final. With overtime mode, you can have a 3rd winner if the game goes to OT.
Yes. Once the tournament bracket is set, all 67 NCAA Tournament games are available with live scoring. Visit our dedicated March Madness Squares page for tournament-specific details.
We have major conference games and tournaments. For smaller matchups, you can create a manual game and enter scores yourself.
Absolutely. Create a separate game for each matchup, or use one grid across multiple games if your group prefers.
Not at all. The random number draw means a first-timer has exactly the same odds as a lifelong fan. Read our guide on squares for non-sports fans to see why everyone enjoys it.
Yes, free for everything. Unlimited games, all features included, no premium tier to unlock.
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Tips, guides, and strategies from our blog.
Everything you need to know about running basketball squares during the NCAA Tournament.
Standard vs. With Overtime formats explained, including how college basketball OT is handled.
The unwritten rules that keep your squares game running smoothly for everyone.
Why you do not need to know anything about basketball to enjoy a squares game.
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