Two-Player
Dots & Boxes
Claim lines, close boxes, and keep your opponent from completing the grid.
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How to play Dots & Boxes
Tap between two neighbouring dots to draw a line. Players take turns, and a line that closes the fourth side of a box claims that box and scores a point.
Closing a box gives you another turn, so a careful chain can keep the pen in your hand. The grid ends when every box has been claimed.
Play against the computer or pass the phone for a two-player match. New match clears the board.
Tips for a better run
- Avoid drawing the third side of a box unless you can close it on the same turn.
- Build a chain of boxes that you can close in one run instead of taking one box at a time.
- Late in the grid, watch which lines hand the next box to your opponent.
Good for
A five-minute tabletop game for two people sharing one phone. Turns are short, the board is easy to read, and there is no timer pressing either player.
Controls
- Tap the gap between two dots to draw a line.
- Close a box to score and take another turn.
- Use the tabs for AI or two players, board size, and difficulty.
Dots & Boxes FAQ
How long is a round of Dots & Boxes?
About 5 minutes. A five-minute tabletop game for two people sharing one phone. Turns are short, the board is easy to read, and there is no timer pressing either player.
Can I play Dots & Boxes with someone else?
Yes. It is a pass-and-play game: two people share one phone, with no account or second device.
Does Dots & Boxes work offline?
It needs a network connection the first time. Open it once and keep the tab available if you are about to lose signal.
Is Dots & Boxes free?
Yes. There is no account, install, or payment. High scores and progress stay in this browser.
Credits
Based on Dots by Chogan; renamed Dots & Boxes
Licence: MIT. Game rules and the licence record live on the licences page.
