Q: How are the winners squares marked? Is that done automatically?
A: No, winners are not marked automatically. You, as the commissioner, have full control. Once the event starts, you can click on a square and enter a message to declare it a winning square.
Q: If my grid fills, will a new grid auto-create for more people?
A: No, you will need to manually create a new grid if your first one fills.
Q: How can I change my name that appears in the grid?
A: Go to the My Pool Memberships page and use the Options drop-down to change your name.
Q: When do the numbers get generated on my grid?
A: You can manually show them anytime under grid settings > Show Grid Numbers NOW and lock grid. Otherwise, numbers will show automatically when the event starts.
Q: Once squares are picked and the grid is full, do the numbers change each week?
A: Yes, if you create a grid series, the numbers will change weekly, though members keep the same squares.
Q: How do people pay to enter my pool?
A: RYP does not collect or distribute money. You handle that separately (e.g., PayPal). Ensure you follow local fundraising laws.
Q: How can I track payments on my squares grid?
A: Go to Grid Options > Grid Settings > Track Fundraising Donations. Then return to the grid and use the $ icon to mark squares as paid.
Q: Do people need to join my pool to pick squares?
A: No. As commissioner, you can manually assign squares to “guests” without them registering.
Q: Is there a public version of the grid I can share?
A: Yes, you can share a public link to your grid, found under the information (i) icon on your grid.
Q: What happens if all my squares aren't filled?
A: You should create a plan in case a blank square wins (e.g., first to the right wins, or no winner). There are no settings for this, so communicate your plan to participants.
Q: Can I run a series of games or only one game?
A: You can run a grid for any single NFL game or a series (e.g., all Monday Night games) using the grid series options.
Q: What are the number assignment options?
A: Axis numbers can be randomly assigned or custom assigned. They will display automatically at game time or you can show them sooner in grid settings.
Q: How do I highlight winners on the grid?
A: Once the game begins, you can click a square and enter a note to declare it the winning square.
Q: Can I use different size grids?
A: Yes — options include 25, 50, or 100 squares. You can also choose one set of numbers for the whole game or separate sets for each quarter.
Note: Once picks are made, you can only increase (enlarge) the grid size. You cannot shrink it without removing picks.
Q: How does NFL Squares work?
A: A 10×10 grid with squares numbered 0–9 along each axis. Players claim squares, and winners are determined by matching the last digit of each team’s score. Most pools pick winners for each quarter, but you can customize to the final score or other options.
Q: Can I change the numbers after each round?
A: No. Numbers are set once generated, though in a grid series numbers will rotate each week.
Q: Can I change the maximum number of squares a member can pick?
A: Yes. Go to commissioner console > pool settings > grid settings > Max squares per member.
Q: How can I view or add new grids?
A: Go to the ribbon within your pool > Grid Management > View Current Grid or Add New Grid.
Q: When does my pool lock?
A: Pools lock once 10 squares are picked. Once you pay for your pool, it will be unlocked.