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?

Your Guide to Dots and Boxes Gameplay

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.

Why Play This Game

- 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

In which game category does this title belong?

This game’s primary classification is Boardgames.

Does the game cater to children’s interests?

No, Dots and Boxes is not appropriate for a children's age group.

How is this game categorized by tags?

The identifiers used to describe this game are board, color, dotconnect, logic.

What technology stack supports the gameplay of this game?

Dots and Boxes is created with Javascript.

Is this game mobile-friendly?

Dots and Boxes is designed for mobile play on phones and tablets.

Is this game suitable for young people, adults, or seniors?

This game is best suited for the Adults, Seniors age demographic.

Which organization is responsible for the game's creation?

The creators of this game are CoolMath Games.

What gender demographic is the game intended for?

The game is designed to appeal to Male & Female.

Does the game have any blood or blood-like effects?

Yes, Dots and Boxes depicts blood in some form.

Is there any form of cruelty depicted in the game?

Yes, harmful or harsh actions are depicted in Dots and Boxes.