Create one board for the entire tournament. Share a link. We track winners automatically.
Create and share your board in seconds.
Players join with the game link or QR code.
We automatically track winners across all games so you can focus on enjoying the action.
100 squares available
Playing as: You. Choose your squares!
Built on three core principles: Easy, Fun, and Fast
1 board, multiple games
One board for the whole tournament. Add the First Round, Sweet 16, Final Four, and more — players pick once, winners calculated for every game. No juggling separate boards.
Automatic winner detection
Zero manual work — winners calculated automatically.
Get Paid Faster
Players can pay with Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, or Zelle using one-click payment links that eliminate chasing payments and confusion.
Mobile-optimized
Perfect for in-person events — works great on phones and tablets.
Password protection
Keep your game private with optional password protection.
Fun animations & notifications
Make game day more exciting with animations for tip-off, scoring changes, and winners.
Supports reversal scoring
Add more excitement with optional reverse score winners — double the fun.
Real-time updates
See players pick squares and winners appear automatically as halves end — all in real-time.
Set up in under 60 seconds
Get your board live and shared in under a minute — no waiting around.
Real-time NCAA score integration
Instant score updates — no manual refreshing or checking scores.
Multiple sharing options
Share via QR code or direct link — whatever works best.
| Our App | PDFs/Sheets | Other Sites | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 board, multiple games | No | Rarely | |
| Automatic winner detection | Sometimes | ||
| Real-time score updates | No/Manual | Sometimes | |
| Mobile-optimized | Yes/Limited | Varies | |
| Setup time | <60 seconds | 10-15+ minutes | 5-10 minutes |
| Sharing options | QR Code + Link | Manual/Link | Link only |
| Password protection | No | Sometimes | |
| Fun animations & notifications | Rarely | ||
| Flexible payment options | |||
| Reversal scoring support | Manual | Sometimes | |
| Board creation limits | Unlimited for the season | Per board | Per board |
Real feedback from people running Play Squares boards.
“After years of using pen and paper, this was such a welcome upgrade. It was easy to set up and share for our Super Bowl party.”
“As a host, this saves so much time and eliminates manual errors. The interface is easy for players, and I'll use this for every event I host.”
“Even my older uncle had no issues picking squares. I felt confident sharing it with everyone, and it was completely worth the price.”
March Madness Tournament Pass — $29
Everything you need to run a seamless March Madness squares pool.
One purchase covers the full tournament.
30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
If you're not satisfied, we'll refund you. No questions asked.
Hosts need an email and password. Players need the game link and access to their email (for the one-time verification code).
Players open your game link, click an available square to claim it, then enter their email and name. They receive a one-time code by email to verify — enter the code and their square is saved. Players can join and pick squares up until the host generates numbers. Once numbers are set, only the host can make changes.
Yes. When creating a March Madness board, you choose which games to include. You can select just the Final Four, the championship game, or any combination of rounds that works for you. Pick the games you want and the board will only include those.
Yes. You can create a board at any time during the tournament. If some games have already been played, you can still build a board for the remaining games—for example, starting with the Sweet Sixteen or Final Four. Just pick the games you want to include when you create the board.
No. We provide the platform to make your squares experience as smooth as possible—live scores, winner detection, instant updates. You handle payouts your way: add your preferred payment options with one-click links, set your rules, and keep it simple.
Yes. We use industry-standard security practices, and payments are processed securely through Stripe. Review our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for details.
No. We're a digital board for friends and fundraisers. No betting, no payouts—just squares made easy. Review the Terms of Service for more details.