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Boardsquares FAQs

Quick answers for joining, hosting, scoring, Pro access, account help, and entertainment-only use.

Getting Started

What is Boardsquares?

Boardsquares is board-hosting and board-management software for entertainment-only football squares-style boards.

Do I need an account to join a board?

Some boards allow quick joining by code. Boards that use participant claiming or account-based features may require an account.

How do I join a board with a code?

Enter the board code on the Boardsquares home page. If the code does not work, confirm the code with the host and make sure the board is open.

Hosting A Board

How do I create a board?

Sign in, choose Host a Board, select the sport and game, then complete the board setup options.

What do the board statuses mean?

Draft is setup mode, Open allows participants to join, Locked stops assignment changes, Completed records final scoring, and Archived removes the board from active use.

What is TV Mode?

TV Mode displays a board in a cleaner format for a shared screen, venue TV, laptop, tablet, or connected display.

Squares And Participants

Can the host assign squares manually?

Yes. Hosts can manage square names directly from Host Tools when the board setup allows it.

Can participants claim their own squares?

Participant self-claiming is a Pro feature. The host can share the board code, link, or QR code when self-claiming is active.

Can I limit how many squares one person can claim?

Yes. Hosts can set participant limits during board setup or from board settings.

Scoring

When are numbers drawn?

Numbers can be drawn when the board is full, by scheduled cutoff, or manually by the host depending on the board settings.

How does manual scoring work?

The host records quarter and final scores from Host Tools when live scoring is not available or a correction is needed.

What does Pro live scoring do?

When a supported imported game is linked, Pro boards can use live scoring to update results without the host entering every score manually.

Free Vs Pro

What is included with a free board?

Free boards support simple hosting, manual board management, board sharing, printing, and manual result entry.

What does Pro add?

Pro adds participant self-claiming, live scoring for supported games, football Potential Outcomes, premium host tools, and multiple active boards.

Can I upgrade a board after creating it?

Yes. Eligible boards can be upgraded from Host Tools or checkout prompts.

Payments And Account Help

Will I receive a receipt for Pro?

Stripe handles card receipts. Boardsquares also sends a Pro activation confirmation after payment is processed.

I did not receive my verification or password email. What should I do?

Check spam or junk first, then request another link. If the email still does not arrive, contact us with the email address you used.

Does Boardsquares handle participant payments or payouts?

No. Boardsquares provides entertainment-only board-hosting software. Hosts are responsible for using boards in compliance with applicable laws and rules.