How Do Football Betting Squares Work

This is the square grid office pool that is very popular during the Super Bowl. The Football Squares above are just a generic grid that can be used for any football game of the season.

How does the 50 square grid vary from the normal 100 Square Grid?
The concept is the same but each square will now have two numbers in the left hand column, which gives each square two chances to match the NFC score.

Step 1
Print the square grid from above and fill in the two blank lines beside the word 'Team', with the two teams that will be playing. It does not matter which team goes on which line, as long as it is done before the rest of the office pool takes place.

Step 2
Take the grid around to family, friends, and co-workers, having each participant place their name in the square or squares of their choice. If you think you will be unable to fill the entire grid check out our 25 square grid and 100 square grid.

Step 3
Once all the squares are full it is time to set up the drawing. This can be done in many ways, listed below are 2 examples. After determining the drawing method, draw the numbers one at a time placing the numbers from left to right starting with the first gray square box in the top row, continue across the top row until the numbers are gone. After that is complete you will redraw the numbers, this time placing the drawn numbers in the gray square boxes in the left column, starting at the top.
Example 1: Write the numbers 0-9 on pieces of paper and place them in a hat.
Example 2: Get a deck of cards A through 10, the ace represents a one, the 10 represents a 0, 2-9 are face value

Step 4
Now is time for the fun!! Begin watching the game, at the end of each quarter match the last digit of each teams score with the grid.
Example: At the end of the first quarter the team listed at the top has 17 and the left column team has 14. Go to the top row of numbers and find the number 7(last digit of 17) then go to the left column of numbers and find the number 4(last digit of 14) find where these two numbers intersect on the grid and the name in that square wins the first quarter. You will follow this step for all four quarters. Be sure to discuss what is going to be done in case of an overtime, some people will just ignore the overtime score, some people will substitute the overtime score for the 4th quarter, and others will declare 5 winners. Once again to avoid problems make sure all of this is discussed before the game begins.

*Our grids are intended for entertainment purposes only. Please check your local gambling laws for information on the legality of wagering money on office pools.