🎯 Full Control

Your Game, Your Rules

Create a squares game for anything. You define the axis labels, enter scores manually, and determine winners exactly how you want. Same great grid, total flexibility.

Custom Axis Labels
You Enter the Scores
1 to 4 Winners
Any Event or Game
100% Free
🎯 Your Custom Game
Your Column Label
Your Row Label
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✨ You decide!

You Control Everything

Manual squares give you complete flexibility over how your game works.

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Custom Axis Labels

Name each axis whatever you want. Team names, categories, or anything that makes sense for your game.

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Enter Scores Manually

You enter the scores for each period. No API or live feed required. Just type in the numbers when you are ready.

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1 to 4 Winners

Enter scores for all four quarters to have four winners, or just enter a final score for a single winner. Your call.

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Same Fair Randomization

Numbers are still randomly assigned after squares are claimed, keeping the game fair for everyone.

Popular Use Case

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Baby Squares

The most popular non-sports use for squares games. Guests predict the baby's birth date and time. The last digit of each determines the winner. Perfect for baby showers, gender reveals, and office celebrations.

Learn More About Baby Squares →

When to Use Custom Squares

Manual squares are perfect any time you want the squares experience but need to control the scores yourself. For more ideas, see our guide on creative ways to use a squares grid.

How Custom Squares Work

Same setup as regular squares, but you are in the driver's seat for scores.

1

Create Your Game

Choose "Manual" mode and set your axis labels. Name them after teams, categories, or whatever fits your game.

2

Share & Fill the Grid

Send the link to your group. Participants claim squares by entering their name. No account needed.

3

Randomize Numbers

Once your grid is full (or when you are ready), randomize the numbers with one click.

4

Enter Scores

Enter scores for Q1, Q2, Q3, and Final, or just enter a final score. Winners are highlighted automatically.

Manual vs. Live Scoring

Not sure which mode to use? Here is the difference.

🔴 Live Scoring

  • Scores update automatically from ESPN
  • Select from scheduled NFL, NBA, NHL, or college games
  • Winners determined in real-time
  • Best for major televised games

🎯 Manual Mode

  • You enter scores yourself
  • Any game, event, or custom scenario
  • Enter all 4 quarters or just a final
  • Best for non-covered games or non-sports events

Tips for Running a Manual Game

Randomize before the game starts

Make sure numbers are assigned before scores start coming in. This keeps everything fair and transparent.

Decide on quarters vs. final only

Let your group know upfront whether you will have 4 winners (one per quarter) or just 1 winner based on final score. Check out our etiquette guide for more tips.

Enter scores promptly

If you are doing quarters, enter scores as each period ends so participants can follow along in real-time.

Use the last digit

Remember: winners are determined by the last digit of each score. A score of 24-17 means the winning square is at (4, 7).

Custom Squares FAQ

Do I have to enter scores for all four quarters?

No. You can enter just a final score if you only want one winner, or enter scores for each quarter to have four winners. It is completely up to you.

Can I use this for a game with 3 periods instead of 4 quarters?

Yes. For hockey or other 3-period games, you can enter Period 1, Period 2, Period 3, and Final, giving you up to 4 winners.

What if my event only has one outcome?

That works too. For something like a baby shower (birth date x birth time), just enter the two numbers as your "final score" and you will have one winner.

Can I edit scores after entering them?

Yes. As the game admin, you can update scores at any time if you made a mistake.

Do participants know it is a manual game?

The game page shows your custom axis labels instead of team names, which indicates it is a manual game. The experience of claiming squares is the same either way.

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Looking for Live Scoring?

If your game is on our schedule, use live scoring mode for automatic updates.

More About Squares

Guides and ideas from our blog.

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Ready to create your game?

Set up a custom squares game in under a minute. You control the labels, you control the scores.

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