Mike Tierney shares the optimal football squares strategy for Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles at Super Bowl 59

Here's a look at how to play the popular Super Bowl game and whether you should be happy with the numbers you're dealt.

The squares game depends on the final digit in each team’s score, and can be played in several formats. It’s a random game, but it resets at the end of every quarter. So, even a blowout game on the gridiron can hold some suspense on paper. Plus, it can be a lot cheaper than placing a bet with a Las Vegas sportsbook.