Dots & Boxes • vs CPU

Take turns drawing edges between dots. Complete 4 edges to claim a box — you score 1 point and keep the extra turn. Initial of the owner appears inside. Fill the board, most boxes wins. AI takes a box if possible, otherwise random.

You Y

CPU C

Best

Your turn

16 boxes left

🎯 How to Play

Board is dots. Tap between two dots to draw an edge.
If you complete the 4th side of a box, you own it (Y appears), score +1 and play again.
Extra turn rule makes chains possible — plan to take multiple boxes.
Game ends when all boxes are filled. Highest score wins.
Sizes: 3×3 quick, 4×4 classic (5×5 dots), 5×5 long.
AI: grabs a finishing box if available, else avoids giving you a box, else random.

Tap / Click R New Z Undo 345 Size

🎮 Controls

Total Boxes

Moves

Tip: On mobile, use one finger — touch-action:none prevents page scroll while drawing.

💡 Strategy

Don't make the third side of a box early — you'll give it away. In classic play, force opponent to open chains. Our simple AI will still punish 3-sided boxes.

About Dots & Boxes

📁 Strategy 🎯 Difficulty: Easy ⏱️ Duration: 2–6 min ⚡ Instant Play (No Download) 📱 Desktop & Mobile

📖 How to Play & Objective

Connect dots to complete boxes and claim grid territory.

Outwit computer AI by thinking 2 to 3 moves ahead.
Control key strategic positions and board territory.
Protect your critical assets while exploiting opponent vulnerabilities.

🎮 Controls Guide

💻 Desktop:

Click to select piece or column ; Enter to confirm

📱 Mobile:

Tap pieces, columns, or board cells to make moves

💡 Tips & Strategy

Always consider the opponent’s best counter-move before finalizing yours.
Control the center of the board to maximize your tactical options.
Maintain defensive flexibility while advancing offensive threats.