Every NFL playoff game deserves a squares grid. From Wild Card Weekend through the Super Bowl, our free platform handles live scoring and winner detection automatically for every postseason matchup.
NFL playoff squares work just like regular football squares, but with the added intensity of postseason football. A 10x10 grid creates 100 squares, each representing a unique combination of score digits. Winners are determined by the last digit of each team's score at the end of each quarter. You do not need to know anything about football to play.
The NFL postseason features 13 games across four rounds, giving you plenty of opportunities to run a squares game. Every game matters more in the playoffs, and every scoring play can shift who is winning on your grid.
Playoff games tend to be closer and more dramatic than regular season games. Late scoring drives, overtime thrillers, and unexpected outcomes make every quarter exciting for your grid. Curious which numbers win most? See our best squares numbers breakdown.
Each round has its own energy. Run a grid for every game or just the big ones.
Six games over two days. The most action-packed weekend of the postseason. Great for office watch parties.
Four games featuring the top seeds. Historically the most competitive round with the tightest scores.
AFC and NFC championship games. Two games with massive intensity and the road to the Super Bowl.
The biggest squares event of the year. Head to our dedicated Super Bowl Squares page for the full experience.
Same squares format, amplified by postseason intensity.
Pick any NFL playoff matchup from our list. Team names, colors, and game time are set automatically.
Send one link to your group. Players claim squares by entering their name. Works for remote groups too. No accounts or downloads needed.
Once your grid is full, randomize the numbers with one click. See what makes a good grid for tips.
Live scores update automatically. At the end of each quarter, the winning square is highlighted on the grid.
Our platform handles everything the NFL playoffs throw at it.
Winners determined at Q1, Q2, Q3, and Final. Four chances to win per game.
NFL playoff overtime rules are different from the regular season. Choose standard or with-overtime format. Our overtime guide explains both options.
Every team that makes the postseason is available with accurate colors and abbreviations.
Scores update automatically during the game. No refreshing or manual entry needed.
Each game needs its own squares grid since the teams and scores are different. Create a new game for each playoff matchup you want to follow. Some groups run one per round, while others create a grid for every single game.
The same numbers that are strong in the regular season carry over: 0, 7, 3, and 4 are the most common final score digits. Playoff games tend to be tighter, which means more low-scoring quarters where 0 and 7 dominate.
NFL playoff games cannot end in a tie, so overtime is always a possibility. In standard mode, the final score after OT determines the last winner. In with-overtime mode, end of regulation and final OT score are separate winners. Our overtime guide has full details.
Create your game as soon as the matchup is set and share it immediately. Playoff weeks go fast, so give your group at least a couple of days to claim squares before kickoff. For tips, see our guide on what makes a good grid.
The format is identical. The Super Bowl is just the final game of the NFL playoffs. We have a dedicated Super Bowl Squares page with game-specific details.
Not at all. Squares are 100% luck. Read our guide on squares for non-sports fans to see why everyone enjoys it.
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Run squares for basketball, hockey, and college sports too.
Tips, guides, and strategies from our blog.
A data-driven breakdown of which digits show up most often in NFL final scores.
Standard vs. With Overtime formats explained, including NFL playoff overtime rules.
Why you do not need to know anything about football to enjoy a squares game.
The unwritten rules that keep your squares game running smoothly for everyone.
Create your playoff squares game in under a minute. Free, easy, and your group will love it.
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