Create New Game

Set up your football squares board in seconds

Choose a game for automatic score tracking, or skip to enter teams manually.

You'll need this to manage the game and enter scores.

If set, players will need this password to view game and claim squares.

A short title for your game (100 characters max).

⚠️ Important: No gambling or monetary references allowed (no dollar signs, betting amounts, buy-ins, payouts, etc.). This is a free entertainment platform for bragging rights only. We reserve the right to remove game titles and/or games that violate our Terms of Service.

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What do the different options mean?

Select a Game vs Manual: If you pick a game from our schedule (NFL, college football, NBA, college basketball, or NHL), we will automatically pull in the team names, colors, and logos. Scores will also update live during the game without you having to do anything. If you choose Manual, you enter the team names yourself and update scores manually through the admin panel during the game.

Team 1 (Rows) and Team 2 (Columns): These are the two teams in your game. If you selected a scheduled game, these fields are filled in automatically. Team 1 appears along the rows of the grid (left side) and Team 2 appears along the columns (top). If you are creating a custom game, you can enter any names you want here.

Admin Password: This is the password you will use to manage your game. It gives you access to assign numbers, lock the grid, edit squares, enter scores, and control all admin functions. Keep this password safe because we cannot recover it if you lose it. Passwords are securely hashed and we do not have access to them.

Player Password: This is optional. If you set a player password, anyone who opens your game link will need to enter this password before they can see the board or claim squares. This is useful for keeping your game limited to a specific group. If you leave this blank, anyone with the link can view and join the game.

Game Title: Also optional. This is a short label that appears at the top of your game page. It is a good place to put something like "Marketing Team Super Bowl Game" or "Smith Family Squares." Keep in mind that monetary references and gambling language are not allowed in game titles.

Which scoring format should I choose?

The scoring format determines how winners are picked and how overtime is handled. You have two options:

Standard is the most common choice and works for the vast majority of games. It gives you a set number of winners based on the sport (4 for football and NBA, 3 for NHL, 2 for college basketball). The final score, including any overtime, determines the last winner. Most groups choose this option.

With Overtime adds a bonus winner if the game goes to overtime. It tracks the end-of-regulation score separately from the final score after OT. If the game does not go to overtime, the results are the same as Standard. Choose this if your group wants that extra potential winner and a little more excitement in close games.

What happens after I create the game?

Once you click "Create Game," you will be taken directly to your new game page. From there, the typical flow is:

  1. Share the link. Copy the game link or game code and send it to your group through text, email, Slack, or however your group communicates. Players just open the link and click on a square to claim it.
  2. Wait for squares to be claimed. Give your group enough time to claim their squares. For big events like the Super Bowl, we recommend sharing the link at least a few days ahead of time.
  3. Assign numbers. Once the board is full (or close to it), click "Assign Numbers" in the admin panel. This randomly assigns digits 0 through 9 to each row and column. Do this before the game starts so everything is fair.
  4. Lock the grid. Click "Lock Grid" to prevent any further changes to the board. We recommend doing this at least 30 minutes before kickoff.
  5. Watch the game. If you selected a scheduled game, scores update automatically and winners are highlighted at the end of each quarter. If you created a manual game, enter scores through the admin panel at the end of each quarter.

For a more detailed walkthrough, check out our How to Play guide.

Tips for setting up a great game
  • Save your admin password right now. Write it down, put it in your notes app, or save it in a password manager. If you lose it, we cannot recover it and you will need to create a new game.
  • Use the game title. Adding a title like "Office Super Bowl Squares" makes it clear what the game is for when people open the link. It also helps you keep track if you create multiple games.
  • Set a player password if you want privacy. If you are posting the link in a large channel or want to make sure only your group can access it, a player password keeps things locked down.
  • Pick a scheduled game when possible. The live score tracking is one of the best features. It means you can sit back and enjoy the game without worrying about manually updating anything.
  • Choose your scoring format before sharing the link. While you can change this later in the admin panel, it is easier to set it up front so everyone knows the rules from the start.
What sports and events can I create a game for?

We support live score tracking for five leagues:

If you want to create a game for a sport or event we do not have on the schedule, just choose Manual and enter any team names you want. You can use the squares grid for anything, not just sports. Some people have used it for award shows, election nights, and other events with numeric outcomes.

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