Notebook game · 1–2 players

Dots & Boxes

Claim squares one line at a time.

This free Dots and Boxes game keeps the familiar pencil-and-paper rules: close a square to claim it and take another turn. Play online, locally, or against the computer.

Choose a way to play Dots & Boxes notebook game illustration

How to play

Take turns drawing one line between neighboring dots. Complete a box to claim it and play again. The player with the most boxes wins.

Ways to play

  • Pass & Play
  • Vs Computer
  • Online with friends

Common questions

Can two people play Dots and Boxes online?
Yes. Play a private two-player room, take turns on one device, or play against the computer.
What happens when you complete a box in Dots and Boxes?
The player who draws the fourth side claims the box, scores a point, and takes another turn. When all boxes are claimed, the player with more points wins.

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