Dots and Boxes Game
Dots & Boxes is a free browser game for two players, rated Easy and suggested for ages 6 and up. Take turns drawing lines. Close a box to claim it and move again. A game takes about 10 min. There is nothing to download and no sign-up.
How to play Dots & Boxes
Draw a line
Tap a gap between two dots to draw a line. Complete the fourth side of a box to claim it and take another turn.
Result
When every box is claimed, the player with more boxes wins.
Stuck mid-game? Tap ? Help at the top of the game. It shows what to do at the exact step you are on.
Quick facts
- Players
- 2
- Time
- 10 min
- Devices
- One shared phone or screen
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Suggested age
- 6+
- Cost
- Free
- Type
- Two-player games
- Good for
- Family, Kids, Two players
Dots & Boxes FAQ
How many people can play Dots & Boxes?
Dots & Boxes works with two players.
How do you play Dots & Boxes?
Draw a line. Result. The full steps are on this page, and the Help button inside the game explains each stage as you reach it.
Is Dots & Boxes free? Do I need to download an app?
It is free. It runs in the browser on phones, tablets and laptops. There is nothing to install and no account to create.
How hard is Dots & Boxes, and what age is it for?
Dots & Boxes is rated Easy. Explained in under a minute. No strategy needed, and anyone can join halfway through. The suggested age is 6 and up. That is a guide: younger players can usually join with an adult on their team.
Do we each need a phone for Dots & Boxes?
No. It is built for people in the same room sharing one phone, tablet or laptop.
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