Dots and Boxes

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?

Game Controls and Instructions for 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.

Why You’ll Enjoy It

- 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

Is this game built using a 2D or 3D game development tool?

The platform used to create this game is Javascript.

Is the game optimized for mobile play on iOS and Android?

Yes, Dots and Boxes is designed for mobile users.

Which game studio made this game?

The company that managed the development of this game is CoolMath Games.

Is the game designed for kids?

No, Dots and Boxes is not kid-friendly.

Which category best describes the game’s content?

This game belongs to the Boardgames genre.

What descriptive labels are used for this game?

The tags that define the key themes of the game are board, color, dotconnect, logic.

Which gender is this game intended for?

This game targets the Male & Female demographic.

What age groups are the target audience for this game?

The appropriate age groups for this game are Adults, Seniors.

Are there any blood references or depictions in the game?

Yes, blood is part of Dots and Boxes' gameplay or visuals.

Are there any elements of cruelty in the game’s storyline or gameplay?

Yes, cruelty is present in Dots and Boxes in any form.
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