How to Make a Square Board for Football

Liven up an NFL party with a square football board. Even if your favorite team is not playing or the game is a bust, the square board will add excitement for every quarter. The board assigns plays a single digit for each team. If the scores match the last digits of the assigned numbers then the player wins a set prize amount for the game. Using a large board will make it easy to follow during the live broadcast.

Things You'll Need

  • Whiteboard
  • Dry-erase markers
  • Ruler
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Instructions

    • 1

      Use the ruler and dry-erase marker to make a square in the center of a large whiteboard, or dry-erase board. Make the square at least 2 feet by 2 feet to create plenty of room for the grid blocks. Leave room on the edges of the square for additional writing.

    • 2

      Create 10 equal-size columns in the square. Create 10 rows to form the grid pattern.

    • 3

      Use a team color to draw the first team name above the top of the square grid. For example, you could use a blue dry-erase marker for the New York Giants.

    • 4

      Write the opposing team name on the left side of the board. For example, you could use a red dry-erase marker for the Arizona Cardinals.

    • 5

      Set a block fee for each square. When people pay, they can fill in their name on any one of the blocks using any color dry-erase marker. If the blocks cost $2 each, a person can play three blocks for $6.

    • 6

      Use a random number generator to pick out numbers for the squares. Type in "0" for the "Min" and "9" for the "Max." Click on "Generate," and write the first number in the top column. Repeat this across the top of the grid until each number is assigned without using repeat numbers.

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      Repeat Step 6, but write the numbers down the left side of the grid.

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      Set up the whiteboard in a visible location and explain people's numbers. Point to a random block. Follow the column up to see the top number, then follow the row to see the left number. For example, a person could be assigned with 3 for the New York Giants and 6 for the Arizona Cardinals. This means that if a quarter ends with the New York Giants at 3,13 or another score ending in 3, and the Arizona Cardinals have a score ending in 6, that block is declared the winner.

    • 9

      Use a red dry-erase marker to circle the winning block after each quarter, then for the final score of the game. Distribute the money to the winning players.