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?

Gameplay Tips 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.

What Makes This Game Special

- 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

What kind of game is this in terms of genre?

The classification that best fits this game is Boardgames.

Does the game have a mobile version or is it mobile-friendly?

Yes, Dots and Boxes can be enjoyed on mobile devices like iPhones and Android phones.

What labels are used to identify this game?

The keywords used to categorize this game include: board, color, dotconnect, logic.

What technology or framework is used to develop Dots and Boxes?

The game’s animations and physics are powered by Javascript.

Which team worked on this game’s development?

The software for this game was developed by CoolMath Games.

Which gender demographic does this game appeal to?

The game targets Male & Female.

Is this game intended for a specific age group?

The target audience for this game is Adults, Seniors.

Is cruelty present in the game's storyline or gameplay?

Yes, Dots and Boxes contains scenes considered cruel or violent.

Is blood present in the game’s imagery or story?

Yes, Dots and Boxes contains graphic content involving blood.

Would this game be suitable for younger audiences?

No, Dots and Boxes is not intended for a child-friendly experience.
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