10×10 grid. Numbers at kickoff. Score-digit winners each quarter.
Claim squares before the game. Numbers randomize at kickoff. Winners by the last digit of each team's score at the end of every quarter. PikSheet handles the rules, pick submission, lock timing, field reveal, standings, and commissioner controls from one place.
How it works
The format stays familiar to your league; PikSheet keeps the weekly mechanics clear and consistent.
- 1Commissioner picks the game — or a slate of games — typically a championship or big matchup.
- 2Members claim squares in the 10×10 grid until it fills.
- 3At kickoff, numbers 0–9 are randomly assigned to both axes.
- 4After each quarter, the square matching the last digits of both teams' scores wins a prize.
- 5Final score usually takes the biggest share — the commissioner announces the split and handles the pot.
Member flow
Members see the current week, make the required picks, and can edit anything that has not locked yet.
Field reveal
After lock, the pool can see who picked what without chasing text threads or screenshots.
Scoring
Game results update the leaderboard according to this format's rules and history.
Championship game
A quick scoring example for this format.
- 1.End of Q1: Home 7, Away 3. Square at (row 7, col 3) wins Q1.
- 2.Halftime: Home 14, Away 10. Square at (4, 0) takes H1.
- 3.End of Q3: Home 21, Away 17. Square at (1, 7) takes Q3.
- 4.Final: Home 27, Away 24. Square at (7, 4) takes the biggest share.
How to win a Box Pool pool
Strategy that separates the season winners from the pack.
- 1Numbers are assigned randomly after squares are claimed, so there's no skill in placement — more squares means linearly more chances, and that's the whole edge.
- 2The historically best digits are 0, 7, 3, and 4 because of how football scoring accumulates. You can't choose them — which is exactly why the format stays fair for casual players.
- 3Payout structure is the real lever: quarter-heavy splits keep more people engaged all game; final-heavy splits build one big sweat.
- 4Fill the grid before kickoff. An unclaimed square that hits pays nobody — let members claim extras rather than leaving holes.
What the commissioner controls
Every setting is configurable at pool creation and editable until the pool opens.
- Buy-in per square (you collect — we don't touch it)
- Numbers: fixed all season, or re-randomized per game or week
- Results: quarter-by-quarter or custom scoring events
- Automatic or manual results entry
Box Pool pool FAQ
How do Super Bowl squares work?+
Members claim squares on a 10×10 grid before the game. At kickoff, digits 0–9 are randomly assigned to each axis (one per team). At the end of each quarter, the square matching the last digit of both teams' scores wins that quarter's payout, with the final score usually worth the most.
What are the best numbers in a box pool?+
Historically 0, 7, 3, and 4 win most often, and combinations like 0-0, 7-0, and 3-0 are the strongest squares. Numbers are assigned randomly after squares are picked, so you can't buy your way into them.
How do box pool payouts usually work?+
A common split pays each quarter with the final score worth the largest share — for example 20/20/20/40. The pot stays with the commissioner, as with all PikSheet pools: the app marks the winning square for each scoring event, and the commissioner announces the split up front and handles payouts.
Can you run football squares online instead of on paper?+
Yes. PikSheet runs the grid digitally: members claim squares from their phones, numbers randomize automatically at kickoff, and quarter winners are highlighted as scores come in.