As everyone should know by now, Super Bowl Sunday is a treasure trove of betting opportunities. From the game itself to the various props – from serious to downright crazy – there is no shortage of bets for people to indulge in.
But aside from all of those outstanding options – which you can find at TopBet sportsbook – you could also just set up your own Super Bowl betting operation with Super Bowl Squares. It’s a great social game that’ll involve a lot of people, and doesn’t require actual football knowledge, which is perfect for an event like a Super Bowl viewing party.
Interested already? Awesome! Read on below as we break down step-by-step how the game works.
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Printable Super Bowl 51 Squares and How to Guide
How to play (and win)
Playing squares is really simple. As you may have noticed, there are numbers to the left and the top of the board, and there are squares which align to specific numbers. The object of the game is to have a square which will align with the last digit of the score of both teams. (We’ll explain how to get those squares later.)
For example, you’re square is aligned with the number 3 on the Falcons’ side and 7 on the Patriots’ side. That means you need the score to be Falcons 23, Patriots 27, or Falcons 3, Patriots 17 in order to win. Sounds simple enough, right?
Perhaps the most popular way this game is set up is “By the Quarter,” which means there will be one winner at the end of the first, second, and third quarters, as well as the final score of the game. It’ll depend on you how you choose to divvy up the prize money. If the pot is around $1000 (or $10 per square), then the breakdown could look something like this:
- First quarter score winner = $100
- Second quarter score winner = $100
- Halftime score winner = $200
- Third quarter score winner = $100
- Final score winner = $500
Now that you’ve got the general idea of how it all works, here’s a handy step-by-step guide to setting up the squares:
1. Print the Super Bowl 51 board
The first step, of course, is to get the board printed and set up. It’s a 10 x 10 box with 100 blank squares. Those squares will be filled up with names of the players. For your convenience, just download the squares template above.
2. Start selling squares
People will have to pay to own a square, and their payment will enter the pot. The price per square and the limit of squares per person will be up to you. So if one square costs $10 and there are 100 squares, the total pot will be $1000. This is where the prize money for the winners will come from.
3. Putting the names in
After people have bought their squares – hopefully all 100, but if not, it’s alright – it’s now time to start putting in names. There are two popular ways to do it:
- Random draw. All the names of those who entered will be collected and drawn lottery-style to get assigned a particular square.
- Auction. A particular square will be assigned a price, and the people will have to bid for the right to get that square. This option is a bit more time-consuming compared to the random draw, but it’s also more a lot more engaging!
So there you have it, a complete guide to Super Bowl 51 squares. Enjoy playing on Sunday! And if you’re looking for more action on Super Bowl Sunday, create a betting account now and put a couple bucks down on all the popular Super Bowl 51 props!
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