Super Bowl Squares Pool Game Variations and Additions

It's Super Bowl time again and chances are you will be in a block pool. Its 10 x 10 grid, 100 squares, 1 winner for each quarter. It's fun and certainly a welcome addition to the game, but it needs more creativity. Aren't you tired of getting stuck with hopeless numbers like 2-8, or 5-9? Here are some additions and variations that promise more action and winning opportunities without deviating from the traditional grid.

Field Goal Distance

The distance of the last field goal in the game gets a payout. Let's say the last field goal in the game is a 49 yarder. The block with a 4 on the left and the 9 at the top wins. Typically every field goal will then knock someone out and get someone else in. This adds extra drama over field goal late in the game regardless if the kick matters in the game. You could also add longest field goal or payout every field goal.

Player Numbers

The jersey number of the player who scores the last touchdown of the game is a winner. For example, Victor Cruz wears 80,so the winner is 8-0. This helps people get more knowledgeable about the players. A good idea is to post the player names and the jersey numbers of key offensive players, so people will know if they have a block of a player. All of a sudden you added a fantasy-like dimension to the game. Go crazy and payout every TD, INTs, or fumble recoveries.

Total Score

Add up the score the same way you add up the total score for the over/under. If the score is 14-17, then the total is 14+17=31, so 3-1 wins. You can decide to payout the just the final score, or to include the half and quarters.

Consolidate Bad Numbers

This variation strays from the 10 x 10 tradition, but will add more "parity." Numbers like 0,3,7 are great, 1,4,6 are good, and 2,5,8,9 are virtually worthless. For example, a 0 is 17 times more valuable than a 2. Combine the low value number together so they can compete with the better numbers. You will end up with a smaller grid, but each block will be more equal in value.

Reverse Winning

Instead of labeling each side with the team, payout both sides. For example, if the score is 7-3, payout the 7-3 block and the 3-7 block. This way there will be two winning blocks for each quarter except if the last number is the same.

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