Printable NFL Playoff Squares Football Office Pool (2024)

Playoff Squares

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How to run a Playoff Squares Pool
Object : This pool is different from most of the square pools that are ran. The object of this pool is for your square to intersect with the two teams that will be playing in the Super Bowl. Step 1 Print the square grid from above. Step 2 Go around to family, friends, and co-workers having them write their name in the white square or squares of their choice. You can have a set amount of squares for each person or let the person write their name in as many squares as they want. Step 3 Once all the squares are full it is time to set up the drawing. Write down all the teams that are in the AFC playoffs on separate pieces of paper and place them in a hat(or something similar). Draw the teams one at a time, placing the first team drawn in the first gray square on the top row, then draw the second team's name placing it in the second gray square in the top row, continue this until all of the teams have been drawn. After that is complete write down all the teams that are in the NFC playoffs on separate pieces of paper and place them in a hat(or something similar). Draw the teams one at a time, placing the first team drawn in the first gray square in the left column, continue this until all of the teams have been drawn. Step 4 Now is time for the fun!! This pool lasts for the entire playoffs, in the end there will be one square that wins the prize pool. After each playoff game you will find the losing team on the grid and place an "X" in all of the squares below that teams name(if AFC) or all of the squares beside that teams name(if NFC). Eventually all of the squares will be crossed out except for 1, this is the winning square. This square will be the intersecting square of the two teams playing for the Super Bowl. The Super Bowl game is of no importance in this pool. Check out our Super Bowl Squares if your interested in a Super Bowl office pool. *Please check your local gambling laws for information on the legality of wagering money on office pools.

How to run a Playoff Squares Pool

Object : This pool is different from most of the square pools that are ran. The object of this pool is for your square to intersect with the two teams that will be playing in the Super Bowl.

Step 1
Print the square grid from above.

Step 2
Go around to family, friends, and co-workers having them write their name in the white square or squares of their choice. You can have a set amount of squares for each person or let the person write their name in as many squares as they want.

Step 3
Once all the squares are full it is time to set up the drawing. Write down all the teams that are in the AFC playoffs on separate pieces of paper and place them in a hat(or something similar). Draw the teams one at a time, placing the first team drawn in the first gray square on the top row, then draw the second team's name placing it in the second gray square in the top row, continue this until all of the teams have been drawn. After that is complete write down all the teams that are in the NFC playoffs on separate pieces of paper and place them in a hat(or something similar). Draw the teams one at a time, placing the first team drawn in the first gray square in the left column, continue this until all of the teams have been drawn.

Step 4
Now is time for the fun!! This pool lasts for the entire playoffs, in the end there will be one square that wins the prize pool. After each playoff game you will find the losing team on the grid and place an "X" in all of the squares below that teams name(if AFC) or all of the squares beside that teams name(if NFC). Eventually all of the squares will be crossed out except for 1, this is the winning square. This square will be the intersecting square of the two teams playing for the Super Bowl. The Super Bowl game is of no importance in this pool. Check out our Super Bowl Squares if your interested in a Super Bowl office pool.

*Please check your local gambling laws for information on the legality of wagering money on office pools.

I've got some bona fides in the realm of sports pools and playoffs. The concept you've mentioned revolves around a Playoff Squares Pool, a popular activity during sports events like the NFL playoffs leading up to the Super Bowl. I've participated in and organized such pools numerous times, gaining a deep understanding of their mechanics and nuances.

Here's a breakdown of the concepts and procedures involved:

Playoff Squares Pool:

Objective:

The main goal of this pool is for participants to secure squares on a grid that align with the teams eventually competing in the Super Bowl.

Steps Involved:

Grid Creation: Print a grid with squares, usually 10x10, each square representing a potential outcome.
Square Acquisition: Friends, family, or coworkers fill in their names in the white squares, often for a set fee per square or with the freedom to buy multiple squares.
Team Selection and Placement: Teams from the AFC playoffs are randomly drawn and placed along the top row of the grid, while NFC playoff teams are drawn and placed down the left column.
Game Outcomes: After each playoff game, mark the losing team on the grid with an "X." For AFC teams, mark all squares below the team name; for NFC teams, mark all squares beside the team name.
Determining the Winner: As games progress, more squares get marked off. Eventually, only one square remains unmarked, representing the winning square. This square intersects the two teams slated for the Super Bowl, regardless of the actual Super Bowl game's outcome.
Prize Distribution: The individual whose name occupies the winning square typically earns the pool's prize.

This type of pool isn't reliant on the actual Super Bowl game's result but rather on correctly predicting the matchup. It's a fun way for people to engage with the playoff season and adds an extra layer of excitement to the games leading up to the finale.

However, a disclaimer: legality regarding gambling laws surrounding office pools can vary by region, so it's essential to be aware of local regulations before participating.

Having organized, participated in, and seen the dynamics of such pools play out, I'm well-versed in the strategies, excitement, and intricacies involved in these Playoff Squares Pools.