Everything you need to know about Online Football Squares
Yes, 100% free! There are no premium tiers, no hidden fees, and no limits. Create as many games as you need. We're supported by advertisements.
No accounts required! When you create a game, you set an admin password. Players claim squares by just entering their name—no signup needed.
When you create a game and select an NFL or college football game from the list, we'll automatically track the score. The grid updates in real-time during the game, and winners are highlighted automatically at the end of each quarter.
Score data comes from third-party sources and may occasionally be delayed or unavailable. As an admin, you can always enter scores manually from your admin panel. Just click "Scores" and enter the score at the end of each quarter.
Yes! While we have automatic score tracking for NFL and major college football games, you can create a game for any matchup. Just select "Manual" when creating and enter your own team names. You'll enter scores manually during the game.
Wait until all (or most) squares are claimed before assigning numbers. This ensures fairness since players don't know which numbers they'll get. Many admins wait until the grid is full, then assign numbers and lock the grid before kickoff.
Locking the grid prevents any further changes to square claims. Players won't be able to claim or change squares. Admins can still edit squares if needed. It's a good idea to lock before the game starts.
Unfortunately, we cannot recover admin passwords. Passwords are securely hashed and we don't have access to them. If you've lost your admin password, you'll need to create a new game. We recommend saving your password somewhere safe.
By default, once a square is claimed, other players cannot take it. The admin can enable "Allow Override" in settings if they want players to be able to claim already-taken squares. Either way, all changes are logged in the Change Log.
Games are stored on our servers indefinitely, but inactive games may be cleaned up after extended periods. We recommend taking a screenshot or printout of your grid for your records, especially before payouts.
Yes! Use the print button in the footer or your browser's print function. The grid is optimized for printing with unnecessary elements hidden.
Online Football Squares is a game tracking tool only. We do not facilitate, encourage, or process any financial transactions. Any monetary arrangements between participants are their own responsibility and must comply with local laws. Please see our Terms of Service for more details.
Yes! When creating a game, you can set a "Player Password" that players must enter before they can see or claim squares. This is useful if you want to limit access to your group.
Click the "Copy Link" button on your game page to copy the shareable URL. Send it via text, email, Slack, or any messaging app. You can also share just the game code (the letters/numbers at the end of the URL) and have players enter it on our homepage.
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