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.

Key Gameplay Elements

- 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 platform was used to create this game?

The game was created with the Javascript programming language/engine.

Who is responsible for designing and coding the game?

CoolMath Games was in charge of creating this game.

What genre best describes this game?

The game genre associated with this title is Boardgames.

What tags highlight the game's features?

The core tags that define this game are board, color, dotconnect, logic.

Does the game work well on mobile platforms like iOS and Android?

Yes, Dots and Boxes is accessible on smartphones and tablets.

Who is the game designed to appeal to in terms of gender?

The gender preference for this game is Male & Female.

Who are the intended players of this game by age group?

The most appropriate age categories for playing this game are Adults, Seniors.

Does the game cater to a child audience?

No, Dots and Boxes is not designed with children in mind.

Does the game show any blood-related visuals?

Yes, Dots and Boxes involves bloodshed.

Does the game contain any elements of aggression or cruelty?

Yes, Dots and Boxes has elements of cruelty.