Can You Really Strategize When You Play a Super Bowl Block?

Can you strategize to win the Super Bowl Block? The answer is yes and no. I’ll explain.

In some blocks, the numbers are chosen by random. But in other blocks, the numbers are there for you on a first come, first serve basis. So, if you put down money for a Super Bowl block, it really depends on the block you’re playing.

But if you can see the numbers before you put your name into one of the 100 available squares, you can use it to your advantage. Just make sure you choose an early square.

How do you strategize? Read on and discover some wisdom.

What Is a Super Bowl Block?

A Super Bowl Block, also called Super Bowl Squares or a Super Bowl Grid, is a grid of 100 different squares in 10 rows of 10. One of the Super Bowl representatives will represent the columns (vertical) and another will represent the rows (horizontal).

So, if the final score is 30 to 20, Green Bay, and you had 0 and 0, you just won a lot of money. But if the final score is 27 to 20 to Green Bay, and you had 7 representing the Bills but 0 representing the Packers, I hate to say it, but you didn’t win.

In some games, you will select the square before they reveal the numbers. In other games, you will see the numbers written at random and insert your name into the square that looks good to you unless you fill in the final squares.

With that said, it’s important to take part early or else the following strategies will go to waste. However, to ensure fairness, you will see auctions for more favorable squares.

Do you take the risk with a lower bet but less favorable numbers and hope for 3’s and 6’s after each quarter, half, or the game? Or do you take the higher bet yet favorable numbers? The choice, ultimately, is yours.

Now that you know what a Super Bowl Square looks like, let’s get to the good stuff.

Strategy #1: Understand the Types of Scoring

First of all, you want to understand the types of scoring here and to do that, you need to know the rules of your game.

Let’s assume that you’re playing a Super Bowl Block where they are auctioning off squares and you bid $125 for 0 and 0, which are often winners.

• There are a variety of ways you can score in these games, depending on the game you are playing. Some blocks just award money to the final score. Others, as mentioned in the above subheading, award money after each quarter, half, and the game.
• And still others will award them after each scoring play. Yeah, so if your numbers are 7 and 3 and you paid $95 for the numbers, you may win some money in games that involve payouts after each scoring play. Because how often do you see a 7 to 3 or 13 to 7 game? Happens a lot, right?
• But if your numbers are 8 and 5 and you paid $15 measly dollars for some bad numbers, you probably won’t win much money with payouts occurring after every scoring play. In fact, unless the final score is something like 38 to 35, expect little. These aren’t good numbers.
• Know the game you are playing. Numbers like 0 and 0 work well in pretty much any game, but you will fork up some serious cash. Others, like 8 and 5, aren’t popular. So, if you pay just $25 for the square, don’t be surprised. No one wants 8 and 5, and you might wind up paying the minimum bid.

So, know how they score your game before you play it.

Strategy #2: Those Who Learn History Aren’t Doomed to Repeat It

Research the previous Super Bowls. And no, this isn’t tedious. It’s actually enjoyable. Start with Super Bowl I, also known as the AFL-NFL World Championship Game, and go on from there. Learn the score after each quarter, half, and game.

If you don’t know, Wikipedia of all sources is a great place to start. But you can use any online NFL almanac or something similar.

Then, record the percentages of each. At the time of this writing, they have played 54 Super Bowls, so you will have 216 quarters, 108 halves, and 54 games. Note that if your game counts overtime, then your number of quarters should be 217 since Super Bowl LI went into overtime.

You can use these percentages to give you an idea on the probability of a particular Super Bowl outcome either by the quarter, the half, the game, or a combo thereof. If you want, you can do this for every scoring drive, but have fun with that as it will take a while.

Strategy #3: Understand the Evolution of the Game

Okay, percentages are great, but back during the AFL-NFL World Championship Game, pro football was a different product from what you see today. They ran the ball more often, and the scores were more defensive.

So, scores like 17, 21, 24, 28, and 31 are more common and have appeared at least twice since Super Bowl XLIV. Not only should you pay attention to overall percentages; it’s a good idea to pay attention to the 10 to 15 most recent percentages when the game evolved into a passing league.

Strategy #4: Short on Money? Play the Right Game

If you are tight on money and can’t afford squares like 0 and 0, 0 and 7, 1 and 7, or other high numbers, don’t worry. For just a minimum bet, you can take numbers like 4 and 5 and you still may win some money.

No, you don’t see many teams scoring 5, 15, or 25 points, but many score 35 points in a game or even 45 points. Then, you often see numbers like 14, 24, and 34 pop up. Yeah, 4 isn’t as bad of a number as you think it is.

Strategy #5: Avoid the Number 6 at All Costs

The only real number to avoid is 6. While 6 is a little more popular these days given the number of extra points missed by kickers, it’s still hard to win with 6.

Also, 26 and 36 are rare. So, unless you absolutely can’t afford another square other than 6 and 6, do not land on it. And trust me, 6 and 6 won’t give you much leeway here, so you can often buy it for a minimal dollar amount.

Conclusion 

So, if you are playing a Super Bowl Block where you know the numbers, you will find strategies that will increase your win probability. Some blocks operate on a first come, first serve basis. Other Super Bowl Squares operate on an auction, so keep that in mind when you play your game.

Just remember to avoid the number 6 at all costs, unless you absolutely can’t afford anything else.

Do you have special strategies when you play the Super Bowl Block? Let us know in the comments.