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?

The Basics of Playing Dots and Boxes

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.

Key Points of the 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

Which framework was used to build this game?

The game’s animations and physics are powered by Javascript.

How is this game categorized in terms of gameplay?

This game is classified within the Boardgames category.

Who handled the design and coding of this game?

The company or individual who created the game is CoolMath Games.

Which tags highlight the game’s main aspects?

This game is classified in terms of gameplay or genre as: board, color, dotconnect, logic.

Does the game involve any scenes of cruelty?

Yes, Dots and Boxes involves harm or cruelty towards characters.

Does this game support mobile gameplay?

Dots and Boxes is available for play on mobile devices.

Is this game meant for males, females, or both?

The game is intended for Male & Female players.

Who would find this game most enjoyable in terms of age?

The primary age group that this game appeals to is Adults, Seniors.

Does the game contain any blood-related violence?

Yes, there are blood scenes or references in Dots and Boxes.

Is this game appropriate for younger audiences?

No, Dots and Boxes is not suitable for a child to play.