Have you ever played a game of 100 square football pool? No, it’s not some fancy version of football, but rather a fun game you can play with your friends and family during the football season. And let me tell you, it’s a guaranteed way to add some extra excitement to any game day.
So, what exactly is a 100 square football pool?
Well, simply put, it’s a grid with 100 squares, where each square can be filled with the name of a team playing the game. People place their bets and buy as many squares as they want. Once all-100 squares are filled, numbers are assigned to each row and column of the grid. These numbers are then used to determine the winner at the end of each quarter, half-time, and the final score of the game.
How to play the game?
Playing the 100 square football pool game is relatively simple. All you need is a 10x10 grid that you can download or create yourself. You can also buy pre-made grids from stores. Once you have the grid, follow these steps:
- Get people to fill your grid with their name(s) and the number of squares they want to buy
- Now that all 100 squares are filled, randomly assign numbers to each of the rows and columns of the grid (by drawing numbers from a hat, for example)
- During the game, keep a record of the scores at the end of each quarter, half-time, and the final score of the game
- Match the last digit of each team’s score with the corresponding square on the grid. For example, if the home team has a score of 7 and the away team has a score of 3 at the end of the first quarter, the person who has claimed the square where the row and column intersect on the grid that has the numbers 7 and 3 is the winner of that quarter. The same process repeats for half-time and final score
- The payouts of the game will depend on the rules that you and your friends agree upon before the game starts.
Some tips to make your game more fun
There are a few ways to spice up your 100 square football pool game and make it more exciting. Here are some tips:
- Add a theme - You can have a lot of fun creating a theme for your game. Pick a movie, TV show, or even a specific sports team, and make your grid reflecting that theme!
- Use interactive software - There are many online tools that you can use to make your pool game interactive. People can place their bets, and the software can do all the work for you by assigning squares and keeping track of the scores.
- Vary the payouts - Change the payouts according to the game’s score or quarter by incentivizing people to keep buying squares. For example, you can double the payout at half-time or the end of the game.
- Make it a fundraiser - Turn your game into a fundraiser and donate the proceeds to your favorite charity.
The bottom line
The 100 square football pool game is a fun and straightforward way to add some extra excitement to your game day, and the best part is that anyone can play! So, gather your friends and family, create your grid, and get ready to be entertained. And who knows, you might end up with a profit or even more fun, bragging rights until the next football game!
