Dots and Boxes

Dots and Boxes or Dots and Lines is a classic pen and paper game.

Dots and Boxes - Classic Pen and Paper Game

"Dots and Boxes" is a digital version of the classic pen and paper game where players take turns drawing lines between dots to create boxes. Players earn points by completing boxes and can take additional turns when they do. The game continues until no more lines can be drawn, and the winner is the player with the most points. Enjoy this engaging strategy game against friends or AI, capturing the essence of the 19th-century game first published by Édouard Lucas.
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App stats

Rating: 4.38
(2,583)
Version: 1.92 (Last updated: 2023-08-21)
Creation date: 2018-05-03
Size: 5.23M
Permissions
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Other:
  • view network connections
  • full network access
  • control vibration
  • prevent device from sleeping

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App summary

Dots and Boxes or Dots and Lines is a classic pen and paper game.

Starting with an empty grid of dots, players take turns, adding a single horizontal or vertical line between two unjoined adjacent dots.
A player who completes the fourth side of a 1×1 box earns one point and takes another turn. The game ends when no more lines can be placed. The winner of the game is the player with the most points.

It was first published in the 19th century by Édouard Lucas, who called it la pipopipette.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Easy to navigate and play
  • Relaxing and fun gameplay
  • Variety of level options and sizes
  • Reminiscent of classic pen-and-paper game
  • Smooth gameplay with nice appearance options
Cons
  • Too many ads, including intrusive ones
  • Laggy and unresponsive game interface
  • Settings button not functioning correctly
  • Difficulty in drawing lines properly
Most mentioned
  • Issues with ads
  • Problems with lag and unresponsiveness
  • Overall enjoyment of gameplay
  • Nostalgic connection to the game
User reviews
Great game, easy to navigate menu and fun to play! Minimal ads
by Laura Doole, 2024-05-17

Excellent game - quick with lots of level options and very relaxing. And NO POPUP ADDS ...thankyou!!
by Louise Mingins, 2024-04-06

This game has more strategies then I remember from playing in school. It's great especially on hard.
by Orion, 2023-03-06
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