Dots and Boxes

Draw Lines • Close Squares • Claim Your Territory
Dots and Boxes Game

The timeless pencil-and-paper classic is back. Outwit your opponent in a battle of lines and squares.

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How to Play

1

Connect Two Dots

On your turn, click between two adjacent dots to draw a single horizontal or vertical line.

2

Complete the Square

The player who draws the fourth and final side of a 1x1 box completes that square and claims it as their territory.

3

The Bonus Move

If you complete a square, you immediately get an extra turn. Skilled players can link multiple captures in a single chain!

4

Total Victory

The game ends when all possible lines are drawn. The player with the most captured squares wins the match.

Common Questions

Can I draw diagonal lines?
No. Lines must be strictly horizontal or vertical to form a proper grid of squares.


Is there a way to play against AI?
Yes! Our online version allows you to challenge a computer opponent with different difficulty levels, from casual to expert.