Dots & Boxes online
Draw a line, close a box, claim the grid.
- Players
- 2–10 players
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Length
- 10–20 min
- Type
- Strategy
Dots and Boxes is the strategic pen-and-paper classic where players take turns drawing lines between dots, trying to be the one who closes each square.
Complete the fourth side of a box and it is yours — plus you get to draw again. Plan your chains carefully and the grid will fall your way; play carelessly and you will hand boxes to your rivals.
How to play Dots & Boxes
- 1Create a room and invite 2 or more friends.
- 2Take turns drawing a single line between two adjacent dots.
- 3Complete the fourth side of a box to claim it with your colour — and draw again.
- 4Keep going until every box on the grid is claimed.
- 5The player who claims the most boxes wins the round.
Dots & Boxes FAQ
How many players can play Dots and Boxes?+
Anywhere from 2 to 10 players take turns on the same grid, each with their own colour.
Do you really get an extra turn for a box?+
Yes — completing a box lets you draw another line immediately, which is the key to building winning chains.
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