MadSquares!
MadSquares - Rules
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There is a maximum of 100 Squares per Grid.​​
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Each Square costs $100.
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Entries cannot be saved or reserved. They are sold as first come, first serve.
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The Commissioner will make the decision to add another Grid, depending on demand. Most likely we will have 2 Grids.
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Each entry must be registered through the Sign-Up page.
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"First Four" games do not count. Pool begins with "First Round" games.​
How to Buy a Square or Squares
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Register for your Square(s) on the Sign-Up Form​
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Make your payment.
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Once form has been submitted and payment has been confirmed, I will add you to the Grid.
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Your location on the Grid will be determined on what works best for all participants, otherwise it will be at random. In other words, if you want 5 Squares, I may need to manually put you in a location that would best fit your 5 entries.
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For the superstitious among us: Rest assured, your spot on the Grid has absolutely no effect on your chances of winning or losing. But hey, if a lucky sock helps, we won't judge!
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If you purchase 2 or more Squares, you will have the choice of having your Squares share a same line or be diagonal from each other. You will see this option in the Sign-Up form. If you want diagonal, I will do my best to put them by each other for easy reference during the games.
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Grid will not be visible until all spots are full.
How to Play
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Once the Grid(s) are full, I will show them on this website.
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Entry names will be in Squares without the assigned numbers (see example below)
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Before the first game of the First Round, I will randomly draw the numbers and update the Grid(s) on the website. Now see filled out example below...
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The entry names and numbers will never change.
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I will provide a convenient PDF link for you to print your Grid(s) to bring with you, if you'd prefer a paper version!
How to Win
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For every halftime and final score, your numbers must match the score.
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Winning digits are the far right number in the score. A score of 104, the 4 is the number that would count. A score of 71, the 1 is the number that would count.
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Using the above Grid example to the Game example below: Winning Square would be Winning Team #7 and Losing Team #0... which would be player "99 Problems".
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The value of that win would depend on if it was a Halftime or Final Score payout and which Round of the tournament you were in. So if it were a Sweet 16 game and this example shows as Final Score, 99 Problems would win $150 for that game.
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Tiebreakers for National Championship Game (if Grid is not 100% full)
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1) If nobody owns the Final Score Winning Square, then the Halftime Winning Square winner will win both Halftime and Final Score payouts....
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2) If there is no Halftime Score Winning Square owner, then Final Score Winning Square will win both Halftime Square and Final Score payouts. If neither Halftime nor Final Game Score Squares are owned...​
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3) A computer will randomly pick a Winning Team and Losing Team number until there is a winner. This will be done with at least 2 witnesses.
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These Rules work for every game (excluding First Four games).
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There is no limit to how many games you can win.
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At the end of every day, I will update this website with Game Details so you can follow along live with who won and who is not winning.
WARNING: The ROI page is not for the weak-hearted -- view at your own risk! Side effects may include shock, disbelief, and the sudden urge to double-check your math!
The Small Print
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Payout amounts are subject to change without prior notice.
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Payouts will be made at the end of the tournament. This can be a long and drawn-out process due to transaction limits conveniently provided by Venmo, PayPal, and Zelle.
PLEASE, PLEASE. PLEASE BE PATIENT. THIS PROCESS IS COMPLETELY OUT OF MY CONTROL. I'M SO SERIOUS, I CHANGED THE COLOR OF THE FONT! -
Payouts will be sent to the person who paid for the winning entry and by same method when registering. If John paid via Venmo, John will be paid via Venmo.
- If not all Squares are purchased, exact payouts will be determined when the Tournament starts.
- If a Winning Square is not owned by someone, its respective payout will only be added to the National Championship game's Final Score Winning Square payout.​
- Final Score payout means Final Score. A tied score at the end of regulation means the game is not over and will be going to overtime... and that score means nothing because it is not the Final Score
- This game is frustrating. Have fun!
- For any questions, please text me. Phone number is at the bottom of every page.
- DISCLAIMER: In the event of any disputes, disagreements, or general chaos, the Commissioner reserves the sole and unquestionable right to make the final decision. All rulings are final, binding, and not up for debate -- unless, of course, you enjoy debating with yourself.