Quick answer
Super Bowl squares is a 10 by 10 grid of 100 boxes. Players claim boxes, then the numbers 0 to 9 are drawn at random for each team’s side. At the end of each quarter, the box that matches the last digit of each team’s score wins.
Squares is the easiest Super Bowl party game: no football knowledge needed, and anyone can win. Use the free board maker below to set up your grid for Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027, then print it or share it with your group.
Free Super Bowl squares board maker
Type names into the boxes, press the button to draw the numbers, then print. Your board is saved in your own browser only, so you can come back and finish it later on the same device. Prefer pen and paper? Download a free printable squares template (100 or 25 squares).
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How it works: each square wins when the last digit of each team's score matches its row and column at the end of a quarter. Your board is saved in this browser only.
How do Super Bowl squares work?
- Draw the grid. Make a 10 by 10 board. One team goes across the top, the other down the side.
- Fill the boxes. Each player writes their name in one or more of the 100 boxes.
- Draw the numbers. Only after every box is taken, draw the digits 0 to 9 at random for the top row and again for the side. This keeps it fair, because nobody knows which numbers they will get when they pick a box.
- Check each quarter. At the end of the first, second and third quarters and at the final score, look at the last digit of each team’s score. The box where those two digits meet wins.
Example: if the score after the first quarter is 10-7, the winning box is where 0 on the first team’s side meets 7 on the other team’s side. If it ends 24-17, the final winner is the 4 and 7 box.
Common squares rules to agree on first
- Overtime: most groups count the final score, including overtime, as the last winner.
- Empty boxes: decide before the game what happens if a winning box was never claimed. Many groups roll it over to the next quarter.
- Prizes: a common split gives a smaller prize for each of the first three quarters and the biggest prize for the final score. For a family party, snacks, chores or bragging rights work just as well.
- Reverse squares: some boards also pay the box with the two digits swapped, so more people win.
What are the best numbers in Super Bowl squares?
Because football points come in 3s and 7s, scores ending in 0, 7, 3 and 4 come up far more often than others, and boxes with two of those digits are the ones to hope for. Scores ending in 2 and 5 are among the least common. Since the numbers are drawn after the boxes are claimed, though, it all comes down to luck, which is why squares is fun for everyone.
Keep it friendly
The board maker is a free party tool. Rules on cash pools differ from place to place, so if your group plays for money, check what is allowed where you live. You can always play for free or for small prizes instead. See our disclaimer.
Planning the party? The kickoff time in your city is on our Super Bowl kickoff time page, and every channel and stream is in the how to watch guide.
Super Bowl squares FAQ
How do Super Bowl squares work?
Players claim boxes on a 10 by 10 grid. Numbers 0 to 9 are then drawn at random for each team. At the end of each quarter, the box matching the last digit of each team’s score wins.
When are the numbers drawn?
After every box has been claimed. Drawing them last keeps the game fair, because no one can pick a box knowing its numbers.
What are the best squares numbers?
Scores ending in 0, 7, 3 and 4 are the most common, so boxes with those digits win most often. Scores ending in 2 and 5 are among the least common.
Does overtime count in Super Bowl squares?
Most groups use the final score, including overtime, for the last prize. Agree on the rule before kickoff.
Is the squares board maker free?
Yes. The board maker on this page is free, works on phones and computers, and saves your board only in your own browser.
