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?

Tips for 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.

Standout Features

- 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

What type of game development tool was employed in creating this game?

The underlying platform powering the game’s mechanics is Javascript.

Does the gameplay involve any forms of harshness or cruelty?

Yes, Dots and Boxes features elements of violence or cruelty.

Was this game created by an independent developer or a game studio?

The organization that created this game is CoolMath Games.

What are the game’s notable tags?

The tags that best describe the game are: board, color, dotconnect, logic.

Is the game mobile-friendly for iOS and Android users?

Yes, Dots and Boxes is optimized for both iOS and Android devices.

What gender audience does this game appeal to?

The game is suitable for Male & Female.

Is this game appropriate for a specific age group?

The game is tailored for Adults, Seniors age group.

Under which category does this game fit best?

The genre classification for this game is Boardgames.

Is there any blood or gore in the game?

Yes, blood is present in Dots and Boxes scenes or gameplay.

Is this game intended to be played by kids?

No, children cannot play Dots and Boxes safely.