Dots and Boxes

Add some color to the pencil-and-paper classic in Dots and Boxes! Can you outsmart the computer and fill the board with your boxes?

Dots and Boxes: Gameplay Instructions

Click and drag to draw a line between two adjacent dots. You can draw lines horizontally or vertically. If you close a box you score a point and get to take another turn. At the end of the game, the player with the most boxes wins!

Try our special QUICK GAME mode to start with a bunch of lines pre-filled and get to the scoring sooner.

Gameplay Overview

- Take turns and outwit your opponent
- Take on an Easy or Hard computer
- Play against a friend in local hotseat
- Choose your favorite board size
- New Quick Game mode that gets you to the action faster

Are there any blood effects or imagery in the game?

Yes, there is blood or injury shown in Dots and Boxes.

Is the game accessible and functional on mobile operating systems?

Dots and Boxes is accessible on mobile phones and tablets.

Is this game created using an open-source platform or proprietary technology?

The game was created with the Javascript programming language/engine.

Which genre label applies to this game?

The primary genre of the game is Boardgames.

What studio worked on the development of this game?

The organization involved in producing this game is CoolMath Games.

What are the main tags that describe the game?

Tags representing the game’s features or themes include board, color, dotconnect, logic.

What gender is this game suited for?

The gender preference for this game is Male & Female.

Who would most enjoy this game based on age?

This game is geared towards players in the Adults, Seniors age group.

Does the game involve any violent or cruel behavior?

Yes, there are cruel or violent elements within Dots and Boxes.

Is this game designed for young players?

No, Dots and Boxes would not be appropriate for kids.