Enjoy some competition with these football squares, fun betting squares for your next office pool. Enjoy football in a new way. This game is an excellent way to bondi with friends and colleagues, or with fellow football lovers during game night, tailgates, and football.

This is the most famous Super Bowl betting game, and it’s one most of you have. Here’s how you do it. Get a large white poster board (or something else big to write on). Draw a big square. Within the square, create a 10 x 10 grid, making 100 little squares. Super Bowl Squares. Audience: General. The most well known Super Bowl betting game — and one.

Super Bowl 55 is set to kick off on Sunday, February 7th at 6:30 p.m EST. The matchup features the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Kansas City Chiefs, and there is a fair amount of scoring expected in the game. Squares bettors should already know which numbers to be happy with given these expectations: 0, 7, 3 and 4. Anyone receiving a square with one of those numbers has a real shot, and if your square has both of those numbers on it, more power to you.

For those who are unable to play in an office pool of Super Bowl squares, several websites are offering big squares challenges. One of the most intriguing Super Bowl 55 squares games is being hosted on MyBookie, with prizes up to $15,000, and an entry fee of only $3. If you want to play in one of the biggest online squares games at a reputable sportsbook, MyBookie’s Super Bowl 55 Squares contest could be ideal for you. Super Bowl Squares is a great way to have some stress free fun on Super Bowl Sunday, since the game is all about luck, and you don’t have to worry about optimizing any of your play. Should you engage in this entertaining betting contest, best of luck!

Is It Legal To Play Squares On The NFL?

Super Bowl squares are legal in most states, as they fall into the category of social gambling. While some states have certain limitations on the total prize amount a bettor can win, the majority of states only require that the buy-in prize is under a set amount (generally $50). There are some states that completely outlaw social gambling and NFL squares would be included in this. However, as this form of social gambling does not have “the house” taking a cut, the law is rarely, if ever, enforced.

Those looking to crack down on illegal gambling are looking for operators that are making money without paying their taxes. Breaking up a game of squares associated with a restaurant, office, or group of friends is extremely rare. In nearly every situation, the amount of money collected from the buy-ins is rewarded to the bettors who win at 100%. As nobody takes a cut (though some organizations do squares as a fundraiser), it is seen more like a lottery and raffle system as opposed to gambling.

How Does Super Bowl Squares Work?

There are a few different ways to play NFL squares but the idea is the exact same to start. Bettors are made aware of a per-square buy-in price ($1 for example). A bettor can purchase as many squares as they wish and they add their name in one of the 100 boxes on the 10 x 10 square. After the entire sheet is filled, a method to label each column and row with a number is formed. The methods range from pulling numbers out of a hat, using a number randomizer, or a handful of other methods. Once the rows and columns have their numbers in place, bettors have the first look at what their squares look like.

The idea behind Super Bowl squares is to have your numbers picked at the end of a quarter, half, or game. Some pools also score based on every point scored in the game, but the quarterly winnings are the most common method. Bettors win money by having their square in the position of both of the teams’ last digit of their point total. For example, the New Orleans Saints are playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Saints are leading 10-7 at the end of the first quarter. The NFL square operator would find the side of the grid associated with the Saints, use the column with the 0 and cross-match it with the other side of the grid associated with the Bucs. Only one winner can be associated with each cross-section, making the payouts quite rewarding.

In our $1 buy-in example, the total pot would be worth $100. Some Super Bowl square games break down each quarter evenly, giving up to four bettors $25 each. However, other games seem to give the winner of the final score the majority of the money, leaving the other $50 or so for the other bettors to share. The payout methods can be varied, but the idea is always the same – pick a spot, hope for “good football numbers”, and see if the score reflects the numbers associated with your square.

Playing Squares At MyBookie

For those that will not be playing the squares at a Super Bowl 55 party or event this year, MyBookie has you covered as they have been hosting squares tournaments all throughout the regular season and the playoffs. They offer payouts for these tournaments at the end of every quarter, half and also the final score of the game. The prize payout for the winners of quarters 1-3 are 20% of the total prize. The payout for the first half is 40% of the prize while the payout of the second half is higher at 60%. As for the payout for the final score of the game, it is also at 40% of the total prize money. If there is an overtime period, the points of that quarter will be added to the fourth quarter.

The Best And Worst Numbers To Have In Super Bowl Squares

Though this style of wagering has no ability to be controlled, bettors can see the production of their numbers over the last few Super Bowls. Every player always has a superstition about certain numbers but the truth of the matter is, any number could be successful with the variety of scoring options in the NFL. That said, there are some clear positive outliers in terms of what numbers hit most often. Bettors should feel confident should they land on a 0, 3, or 7. These numbers are common scoring increase totals (or a lack of scoring) and are some of the bettors’ favorite numbers to see. This is pretty intuitive – NFL teams tend to score in increments of seven and three, and seven plus three is ten, which ends in zero.

When the square’s number is revealed, bettors who are on the 2, 5, 8, or 9 are given some of the worst opportunities to win. Though 2 (safety), 5 (two touchdowns with a PAT and 2-pt attempt), 8 (touchdown with 2-pt attempt), or 9 (three field goals) is possible, the likelihood of other scoring events interrupting this pattern is more likely. In reality though, once the Super Bowl score breaks past 20 points, any scoring method can cause obscure number endings. Super Bowl Squares tends to reward players at the end of each quarter so that there are multiple chances to win. Given this, there is a pretty decent amount of data regarding what the best numbers to have are. Based on the past 54 Super Bowls with four quarters each, the numbers most likely to hit are as follows.

Super Bowl Square Number Probability

• The number 0 appeared 118 times – 27.31%
• The number 7 appeared 81 times – 18.75%
• The number 3 appeared 69 times – 15.97%
• The number 4 appeared 46 times – 10.65%
• The number 6 appeared 34 times – 7.87%
• The number 1 appeared 26 times – 6.02%
• The number 9 appeared 20 times – 4.63%
• The number 8 appeared 16 times – 3.70%
• The number 2 appeared 12 times – 2.78%
• The number 5 appeared 10 times – 2.31%

Super Bowl LV Squares

Super Bowl 55

Sunday, February 7th, 6:30 EST

Kansas City Chiefs

vs.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Super Bowl LV pits the Kansas City Chiefs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Chiefs are favored in the matchup, but Squares bettors don’t have to worry about any of that, as squares is a game of chance. There are a ton of different Super Bowl Squares competitions to take part in as a Squares enthusiast.

For example, MyBookie has been running a squares competition all season, and Super Bowl LV should be the culmination of that. The 2021 Super Bowl will bring a ton of eyes to the sports betting websites, and that means that there are a lot of potential competitors in a squares competition, so good luck!

Can you even have a Super Bowl party if you don’t have Super Bowl betting games? The short answer is no. The longer answer is definitely not.

If you are struggling to come up with ideas, The Action Network is here to help. I’ve been playing Super Bowl party betting games for years, and I’d like to share some of my favorites.

Before we get to the list, remember: Communication is key. Make sure to inform your guests in advance about what betting games you will offer (and the stakes) at your party, so that they will arrive prepared. Nobody wants to spot anybody cash for these activities.

Square Pool

This is the most famous Super Bowl betting game, and it’s one most of you have probably played at a party. If you haven’t, you just need a poster board, a magic marker, a ruler, and basic math skills.

Pro Tip: Buy two poster boards just in case you struggle in that last department. I’ve seen some botched boards in my day. Also, someone will inevitably write their name in too many squares. More on that to come.

Once you have those four things, draw 11 equal squares across the top of the board and 10 more down the left side (eleven including the already completed square in the left corner). Next, draw a 10X10 grid of squares inside of the row and column of squares you just created.

Now, divide 100 by the number of participants to determine how many squares each person gets. Once you have that number, each participant will write their name in that amount of random squares.

Pro Tip: Make sure you wait as long as possible to ensure everyone who wants in can play.

If you can’t divide 100 equally, create a house square and make up your own rule for those squares. We like to carry it over if those numbers hit before the end of the game, and give it to the party host if they hit at the end. You can also offer to sell those additional squares to increase the pot. In the example below, 10 people bought into the pool, which means each writes their name in 10 random boxes.

After you have all of the names filled in, put the numbers 0 through 9 on small pieces of paper into a hat. Have someone pick them out one by one. Write those numbers as they are picked across the top squares in order. Repeat for the squares down the left side of the board. Finally, split the first square in the top left corner with each team’s name.

The rules of the game are simple. If the Patriots win the game 24-20, STUCK would win the pot, since his name is in the square that coincides with the Patriots (4) down the side and the Eagles (0) on top. You can choose to split the pot by quarter, half or just do winner takes all at the end. I hope you avoid the 9!

Prop Pool

You need to have a skill-based Super Bowl betting game where the person who gets the most questions right wins the pot. As a result, I like to assign the highest buy-in to this game, but know your audience. You can create your own questions, such as…

Coin toss? (circle one) Heads or TailsCompany with first commercial?Player to score first touchdown?Leading rusher?How many times will Trump tweet?Gatorade shower color?MVP?

Also, mix it up with entertainment and sports if you have a bigger crowd. Or if you don’t want to go through the trouble of creating your own prop pool, then just use our printable sheet.

Pro Tip: I have found using 20-25 questions with varying point values works best. Picking the MVP deserves a higher reward than guessing heads or tails, but it’s up to you.

Pass the Cup

This is the easiest of them all. The rules are simple:

Everyone puts in a certain dollar amount in a cup.Create an order to determine how the cup will be passed.Draw a name to determine who starts with the cup.The cup passes to the next person on the list every possession change.The last one holding the cup takes the pot.

We like to divide this up into quarters to increase the excitement. The person holding the cup at the end of the first and third quarter takes a small amount out. The person at the end of each half gets a bigger payout. Divide it up however you see fit, but be prepared for the late half, meaningless Hail Mary interception cup switch.

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Pro Tip: You can also use a football instead of a cup. However, watch out for your token drunk friend who is losing all of his bets.

If you want to make the game even more interesting, you can add a rule that every player must hold on to the cup (or ball) at all times when in possession. If someone gets caught putting it down, the cup changes hands. Finally, if someone passes out (or “falls asleep”) while holding the cup, make them watch the rest of the game outside through a window.

MVP Hat Draw

For those who still need more party action, you can also do an MVP draw. Just write down all of the best players’ names on little pieces of paper, put them in a hat, and draw. The person who draws the MVP wins the pot, which keeps the game interesting even in the event of a blowout.

Pro Tip: Have everyone draw 2-3 names. You never know when a Dexter Jackson might surprisingly win MVP.

Having said that, I hope you pick Tom Brady, the only player in NFL history to win four Super Bowl MVPs. Overall, quarterbacks have won the award in 28 (55%) of 51 Super Bowls. But don’t lose hope if you pick a non-quarterback. A Dallas linebacker won in a losing effort in Super Bowl 5. And if things play out like they did in 1978 when two Cowboys defensive lineman won it in the only Super Bowl to have co-MVPs, then I guess everyone gets their money back. Although, I’d think of a more creative way to decide a winner, such as beer pong or poker.

LCR

You will need to keep the action going during the never-ending halftime show. After making your play on any second half action, break out the LCR dice. If you have never played before, then go buy a set from the store or order here. Just make sure you tell everyone in advance to bring plenty of dollar bills.

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Pro Tip: Get extra dollar bills. Multiple people will inevitably not bring them, so be prepared to change people out.

The extended halftime show will be over before you even know it.

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