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Dots and Boxes

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About Dots and Boxes

Dots and Boxes is the pen-and-paper classic. Take turns drawing a line between two neighbouring dots; complete the fourth side of a box to claim it and take another turn.

The trick is to avoid giving your opponent long chains of boxes. The Hard computer plays this endgame carefully — can you beat it?

How to play Dots and Boxes

Click between two dots to draw a line. Close a box to claim it and draw again. Most boxes at the end wins.

Controls

ClickDraw line

Features

  • 5×5 board
  • 3 AI levels
  • Extra turn on completed boxes
  • Notebook paper style
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Categories: Board games, Strategy games · Tags: dots and boxes, pencil game, strategy, classic · Added November 10, 2026

Dots and Boxes FAQ

Why do I get another turn?

Completing a box always gives you an extra move.

What is the best strategy?

Avoid drawing the third side of a box, and in the endgame give away the shortest chain.

Can I play Dots and Boxes on mobile?

Yes. Dots and Boxes runs in any modern mobile browser on iPhone, iPad and Android, with touch controls where needed.

Do I need to download Dots and Boxes?

No. Dots and Boxes is an HTML5 game that runs instantly in your browser — no download, no install and no account required.

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