Everything you need to know about Play Squares
Yes. A quick sign-up lets you create boards, customize settings, and manage everything. Players join with the game link.
Sign up, create your board—March Madness is already selected—customize prize table, Venmo handle, and rules, then share your game link or QR code. It takes under a minute. You can edit each game later if needed.
March Madness Tournament Pass - $29. One payment unlocks unlimited boards for the March Madness tournament. Your players join free.
There will be a button to "Unlock Access" after you create your first board. Access is unlimited for the current season.
We accept all major credit cards, debit cards, and other payment methods supported by Stripe, including Apple Pay and Google Pay where available.
We offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. Love it or get your money back. We want you to be happy — if you are not completely satisfied, just let us know and we'll refund your purchase. We want to be the best squares app out there. If we can't do that for you then you get your money back. No hassle.
Yes, you can make edits after you create your game. To edit game settings, click on the edit icon in the top right corner of the game info or game grid cards.
As the host, you can assign numbers (0-9) to the rows and columns in two ways: click the edit icon on the game grid to manually enter or adjust the numbers, or use the "Randomize Numbers" button on the game page to automatically generate random numbers. Both methods work great—choose whichever you prefer!
Yes! Season access includes unlimited boards. Perfect for hosting multiple parties or events.
Share your game link or QR code. Players open the link, pick a square, enter their email and name, then need to access their email to get the one-time verification code. It's quick and easy.
Yes. Use the same email, enter your one-time code, and you're in. You can make edits and view your game history from any device.
Open the game link, click an available square to claim it, then enter your email and name. You'll need to access your email to receive the one-time verification code—enter it and your square is saved. You can deselect a square before the game starts.
This is up to you as the host. We make it easy to see which players have the relevant squares for each game mode, but ultimately it's up to you.
Reversal scores are an optional feature that adds extra winners to your game. If enabled, the reverse score (swapping the digits) also wins. For example, if the score is 14-7, both (4, 7) and (7, 4) would win. This doubles the excitement and gives more players a chance to win!
Only for custom or untracked games. League games (NFL, NBA, NCAA) update automatically.
Absolutely! The app is fully mobile-optimized and works great on phones and tablets. It's perfect for in-person parties — players can scan QR codes and join games directly from their phones. The interface is designed mobile-first for the best experience.
Yes, an internet connection is required to create games, join games, and receive real-time updates. The app needs connectivity to fetch live scores and sync game state across all participants.
If you signed up with email and password, use the "Forgot Password" link on the sign-in page. If you signed up with Google, you'll need to reset your password through Google's account settings.
Currently, email changes need to be processed manually. Please contact us at playsmarttechnologyllc@gmail.com with your current email and the new email you'd like to use, and we'll help you update your account.
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 Venmo, 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.
Still have questions? Contact us at playsmarttechnologyllc@gmail.com
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