Dots & Boxes: Free Online Board Game
The classic paper-and-pencil game, free online vs the computer or a friend.
Free to play1-2 players5-10 minWorks on phone, tablet, computer
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Dots & Boxes is a free version of the classic pencil-and-paper game. Take turns drawing a line between two dots. Draw the fourth side of a box to claim it and go again. When every box is taken, the player with the most boxes wins. Play against the computer or a friend on the same screen.
How to play Dots & Boxes
- Tap a gap between two dots to draw one line.
- Your lines show in your color.
- Finishing the fourth side of a box claims it and gives you another turn.
- When all boxes are taken, the most boxes wins.
Tips
- Avoid drawing the third side of a box, because it lets your opponent claim it.
- Late in the game, count how many boxes each chain will give.
This game is free, with no account and no ads. Play Park never asks kids for personal information and has no ads.
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Questions about Dots & Boxes
Can I play against the computer?
Yes. Choose vs Computer or 2 Players.
How big is the board?
A 5 by 5 grid of boxes.
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