How do you play Dots and Boxes?

Tap a gap between two dots to draw a line. Closing the fourth side of a square claims it and gives you another turn. The player with the most squares wins. Tap the gaps between dots.

Is Dots and Boxes free to play?

Yes. Dots and Boxes runs in the browser for nothing: no download, no account and no sign-up. Dots and Boxes sits on the Board shelf at Mondo Knows, alongside board and classic games.

How long does a game of Dots and Boxes take?

2-6 minutes. It is rated medium, and tap the gaps between dots. Your best score stays on your own device.

Does Dots and Boxes work on a phone?

Yes. The board sizes itself to the screen, so Dots and Boxes plays the same on a phone as on a desktop, and touch controls replace the mouse. Nothing needs installing.

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Dots and Boxes

Battleship for pencil and paper: draw lines between dots, and whoever closes the fourth side of a square owns it. Mondo takes any square it can and gives away as few as possible.

Best Board GamesMedium2-6 minutesPlays on mobile

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How to play

Tap a gap between two dots to draw a line.
Closing the fourth side of a square claims it and gives you another turn.
The player with the most squares wins.

Controls

Tap the gaps between dots.

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Questions people ask

How do you play Dots and Boxes?: Tap a gap between two dots to draw a line. Closing the fourth side of a square claims it and gives you another turn. The player with the most squares wins. Tap the gaps between dots.
Is Dots and Boxes free to play?: Yes. Dots and Boxes runs in the browser for nothing: no download, no account and no sign-up. Dots and Boxes sits on the Board shelf at Mondo Knows, alongside board and classic games.
How long does a game of Dots and Boxes take?: 2-6 minutes. It is rated medium, and tap the gaps between dots. Your best score stays on your own device.
Does Dots and Boxes work on a phone?: Yes. The board sizes itself to the screen, so Dots and Boxes plays the same on a phone as on a desktop, and touch controls replace the mouse. Nothing needs installing.

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Everything runs in your browser. Scores and bests are stored on your own device, not on a server.