NFL Squares Pool for Fantasy Football Groups: The Perfect Side Game
NFL Squares pools require zero sports knowledge and engage your entire fantasy group for individual games. Run grids for primetime matchups, playoff games, and the Super Bowl. ValueBet will automate grid setup, number assignment, and scoring.
Not everyone in your fantasy league follows every NFL game. Squares solve this by making any single game compelling for the whole group — even members who couldn't name the starting quarterback.
Why Squares Works for Fantasy Groups
Fantasy football rewards deep NFL knowledge. Squares rewards luck. That combination means your most casual member has the same chance of winning as your analytics guru. It levels the playing field and creates genuine excitement for games nobody would otherwise watch.
Best Games for Squares
Thursday Night Football, Sunday Night Football, Monday Night Football, every playoff game, and especially the Super Bowl. Pick one game per week or run Squares only for marquee matchups. Quality over quantity keeps the format special.
Running Squares on ValueBet
ValueBet's upcoming Squares feature will automate grid creation, random number assignment, and score-based payouts. Until then, create your grid manually and use ValueBet's club chat to coordinate. Members buy squares with chips distributed by the host.
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How many squares should each member get?
Divide 100 squares evenly or let members claim as many as they want. For a 10-person group, 10 squares each fills the grid perfectly.
When do I assign numbers?
After all squares are claimed. Random number assignment after the grid is full ensures fairness.
What payout structure works best?
25% per quarter is the most action-packed. Weighted toward Q4 (20/20/25/35) rewards end-of-game drama.
Can I run Squares weekly?
You can, but it works better for marquee games. Running it every week dilutes the excitement.