The easiest way to run a squares game for any NFL game. From Week 1 through the Super Bowl, our free platform handles live scoring, winner detection, and everything in between.
Pick a game and create your squares game in seconds.
From kickoff weekend to the Super Bowl, here is when boards fill up.
Weeknight boards work too. Monday and Thursday games are a favorite for running squares at the office.
Pick any NFL matchup from the schedule, from the season opener to the conference championships. Team names and colors fill in automatically.
Your group claims squares from any phone, tablet, or computer, no accounts or apps. Works just as well for remote crews as for one living room.
When the board is full, one click draws the digits at random. See what makes a good grid before you lock it in.
Scores track automatically every Sunday, and winning squares glow at the end of each quarter. No spreadsheet, no arguing.
NFL squares (also called football squares or a squares game) is a popular game that adds excitement to watching any NFL matchup. Players claim spots on a 10-by-10 board where every square matches one pairing of score digits, and a new winner emerges at the end of every quarter. The game requires zero football knowledge to play, which is part of what makes it so popular.
Here is how it works: participants claim squares on the grid before the game starts. Once all squares are filled, the row and column numbers (0-9) are randomly assigned. At the end of each quarter, you check the last digit of each team's score. The square where those digits intersect wins that quarter.
For example, if the score is Chiefs 17, Ravens 14 at halftime, you would look for the square at column 7 (Chiefs) and row 4 (Ravens). Whoever claimed that square wins the second quarter. For a deeper look at the rules, visit our How to Play page.
With four quarters and natural scoring breaks, NFL football is ideal for squares games. Each quarter gives someone a chance to win, keeping everyone engaged from kickoff to the final whistle. Curious which numbers come up most? Check out our best squares numbers breakdown.
Our platform is designed specifically for football squares, with features tailored to how the NFL works.
Winners determined at the end of Q1, Q2, Q3, and Final, matching how NFL games actually flow.
Choose your scoring format when creating a game. Standard mode uses the final score for Q4, or select "With Overtime" to track end-of-regulation and final scores separately, adding a 5th winner if the game goes to OT. Learn more in our overtime guide.
All 32 teams, every week of the season. Preseason through Super Bowl, every game is available.
Scores update automatically during the game. No refreshing, no manual entry, no hassle.
Historically, 0, 7, 3, and 4 are considered favorable because NFL scores commonly end in these digits (touchdowns = 7, field goals = 3). Numbers like 2, 5, and 9 are less common. That said, squares are random, and that is part of the fun. For a deeper dive, see our best squares numbers breakdown.
Absolutely. Create a separate game for each matchup, or run a weekly group all season: when a game finishes, the admin gets a Rematch button that creates next week's board in one tap, keeping the same players if you want. See our weekly group guide.
It depends on the scoring format you choose when creating the game. In Standard mode, the final score (including OT) determines the Q4/Final winner. In "With Overtime" mode, we track end-of-regulation separately, so you get a 5th winner if the game goes to OT. Our overtime guide explains both formats in detail.
When you create a game, you will see all upcoming NFL matchups. Select the one you want, and we handle the rest. Team names, colors, and live scoring are all automatic.
Not at all. Squares comes down to pure chance: the digits are drawn randomly and the score does the rest. Read our guide on football squares for non-sports fans to see why everyone can enjoy it.
Yes, completely free. Create as many games as you want all season long, with no premium tier and nothing to pay for.
Not just football. Run squares for basketball, hockey, and more.
Tips, guides, and strategies from our blog.
A data-driven breakdown of which digits show up most often in NFL final scores and what they mean for your grid.
Step-by-step guide for organizing a squares game at the office, from setup to game day.
Standard vs. With Overtime formats explained, with details on how each sport handles extra time.
The unwritten rules that keep your squares game running smoothly for everyone involved.
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