As Super Bowl LX approaches, excitement is building for the highly anticipated matchup between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, set to take place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. With only days to go, party hosts and guests alike are busy finalizing their menus and snack contributions for the big game. One popular game that adds an extra layer of fun to the festivities is Super Bowl Squares, which is easy to play and accessible even for those who are not football aficionados.
To set up the Super Bowl Squares game, participants create a 10×10 grid divided into 100 squares. A blank row and column should be reserved for teams’ scores. You can place one team on the top and the other team on the side of the grid. Participants then choose squares, forming their potential winning combinations.
The process begins by determining the price per square, which can range from a modest $1 to a more substantial $100, affecting the payout for winners. Once everyone has selected their squares, randomly drawn numbers from 0 to 9 are assigned to each team, filling the remaining blank spaces on the grid.
Winning Squares is straightforward; the most common method designates four winners—one for each quarter of the game. Winning squares are decided by the last digit of each team’s score at the end of each quarter. For instance, if the Seahawks lead 10-3 after the first quarter, the participant holding the corresponding square for Seahawks “0” and Patriots “3” would be declared the winner.
Payout structures can be tailored to suit the group’s preferences, with options for equal payouts or higher rewards for the halftime and final score winners. For example, if squares are priced at $10 each, resulting in a total pot of $1,000, each quarter winner could earn $200 while the final score winner takes home $400.
One important aspect of Super Bowl Squares is that there is no specific strategy for picking squares since selections are made prior to number assignments. Therefore, players have equal chances whether they choose squares in the center or corners of the grid, making the game enjoyable for both intense fans and casual viewers.
For those looking for the latest updates leading up to Super Bowl LX, NBC Sports offers continuous coverage, including shows like PFT Live, Simms Unbuttoned, and the Rotoworld Football Show. Viewers can follow along on ProFootballTalk or tune into various platforms for updates and insights.
As the excitement builds for the Super Bowl, here’s hoping that whether you’re cheering for the Patriots or the Seahawks, your chosen numbers bring you luck and a chance to cash in on the Squares game.