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How to play Dots and Boxes
This YINGONG123 page combines Dots and Boxes with a guide to the decisions it asks you to make. Claim the most boxes when all nine boxes are complete. Use mistake-aware practice to give your round a clear purpose.
Mistake-aware practice
Read the common mistake below before starting. Watch for that situation during the round rather than relying on trial and error.
Your goal
Claim the most boxes when all nine boxes are complete.
Step by step
- Select an unfilled edge between adjacent dots.
- Take turns while no box is completed.
- Completing one or two boxes in a move earns another turn.
- Once the board is full, compare the box totals.
Controls
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
A useful example
An edge shared by two nearly complete boxes can capture both boxes in one move.
Watch out for this
Closing a box does not end your turn; you must draw again.
Common questions
How does this round end?
Claim the most boxes when all nine boxes are complete.
Can I play without an account?
Yes. This game runs in your browser without an account or a payment. There are no cash prizes.
How do I start over?
Use the New round, New puzzle or Start again control above the playing area. Starting again clears the current round.
