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Dots & Boxes

Play Dots and Boxes for two on a 3×3, 4×4 or 5×5 board. Add lines, close squares and claim more boxes than your opponent.

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The last line wins the box

How-to, tips & answers

Take turns adding a line between neighbouring dots. Close a box to earn one point and take another turn.

How to play

  1. Enter two names and choose the board size.
  2. Take turns tapping a free line.
  3. Close boxes and remember to use your extra turn.

One line can claim two boxes

A shared final side can close two boxes at once. When all boxes have been claimed, the higher score wins. Equal scores make a draw.

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Do we need two devices?

No. You can share one device, and the game shows whose turn it is. A lobby also lets you play on separate devices with an internet connection.

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