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?

Instructions 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.

Game Mechanics 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

What tools or libraries were used to build the mechanics of this game?

The game is created using the Javascript game engine/custom-built platform.

Who handled the design and coding for this game?

The team credited for making this game is CoolMath Games.

What gender is the primary audience for this game?

The game is targeted towards Male & Female.

What is the main category for Dots and Boxes?

This game is considered to be of the Boardgames type.

Does the game feature any actions or scenarios that could be considered cruel?

Yes, Dots and Boxes includes aggressive or violent actions.

Is this game compatible with mobile operating systems?

Dots and Boxes is compatible with mobile operating systems.

What age groups are most likely to enjoy this game?

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

What tags describe the game?

Tags linked to this game include board, color, dotconnect, logic.

Is there any blood shown in Dots and Boxes?

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

Is this game designed for younger audiences?

No, Dots and Boxes would not be enjoyable for younger players.