# Doodle Dots

> Digital version of the classic pencil and paper game of connecting dots to form squares. (iPhone/iPad app by Big River Games.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-dots/id324487932 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Big River Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703182774)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 1,145 App Store ratings · 119 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-08-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-dots/id324487932/reviews.md

## What is Doodle Dots?

Doodle Dots (Now FREE!!)
Now you can play the classic pencil and paper game Dots (Boxes, Squares, Paddocks, Square-it, Dots and Dashes, Smart Dots) without having to hand draw all of those stinking dots by hand!  The object of the game is to complete more squares, by connecting the dots, than your opponent.  The player with the most square filled in with their color wins! Three different board sizes and difficulty levels makes this game challenging for all ages.

Features in 1.4
- Game now saved when application exits
- Lines are now colored red or blue
- Last Move is highlighted

Features in 1.3:
- Bug Fixes

Features in 1.2:
- All gameplay options from paid version are now available in free version!
- Minor bug fixes
- Removed timer from promotion screen
- Ads added to game screens

Features in 1.1:
- Minor bug fixes
- Ad supported free version
- Option to toggle sound on/off

Features in 1.0:
- Hand drawn doodle graphics
- Two board sizes and difficulty levels
- Use your own word or the extensive word dictionary
- Support for two players
- Play against your iPhone or iPod Touch

A classic pencil and paper game done in “doodle” style.

Doodle Dots is one of the five mini games (Hangman, Battleship, Tic Tac Toe and Word Search) found in Doodle Games.  If you like Doodle Dots, check out Doodle Games in the AppStore!  Doodle Games is a collection of some of your favorite pencil and paper games, brought to life on the iPhone.  This is the perfect game for your next road trip, boring meeting, or family gathering.
  
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## Key features

- Connect dots to complete squares
- Play against AI or another player
- Multiple board sizes
- Adjustable difficulty levels
- Game state saved
- Highlighted last move

## What do users think of Doodle Dots?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🎮 Fun and entertaining
- 🕰️ Good time-killer
- 💻 Classic game experience
- 🎨 Cute doodle interface

**Cons**

- 🤖 Inaccurate line placement
- 🎮 Unfair AI behavior
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing opponent's moves
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Lines not appearing where tapped
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Frequent crashes and app exits

**Most requested features**

- Undo button
- Slower opponent mode
- Instructions or tutorial
- Ability to choose line type

## Recent user reviews (10 of 119)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-dots/id324487932/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Needs improvement

*2021-06-06, version 2.1.1*

Will not lrt me choose any dotsnear the edge of my phone.

### 5/5 — Fun

*2020-03-19, version 2.0*

I like the doodle interface, it’s cute. This game is fun and helps me while away the hours when I’m trying to distract myself from reading the news. Very reliable so far!

### 5/5 — 👍

*2020-03-19, version 2.0*

🙌

### 1/5 — Will not work soon

*2017-03-11, version 1.7*

Getting warning messages about this will stop working soon

### 2/5 — Good game, badly made

*2015-04-30, version 1.7*

I like the game but you can't go back to the main menu and you can't start a fresh game when you finish the last...

### 5/5 — Best game ever

*2015-04-01, version 1.7*

Awesome

### 1/5 — Reveiw

*2014-05-22, version 1.7*

I don't really like this game it is really hard to beat Evan on easy mode therefore,I do not like this game (sorry)

### 2/5 — The iPod cheats?!

*2013-11-08, version 1.7*

Really love this game. Well, up until the point where it glitches and my iPod is basically playing itself. No one else seems to have this problem but when it's the iPods' turn in the game, random lines just start appearing and giving the iPod squares. Yes I do understand that the iPod is putting the lines there and that's part of the game but the iPod is able to put more than one line whereas I am not😿 quite disappointing actually💩

### 1/5 — Disgusting

*2013-09-24, version 1.7*

This game is so rubbish it makes you come last every time so it's rubbish the lines are to thin as well

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2012-12-20, version 1.7*

The touch sensitivity is TERRIBLE I was about to win a game on hard with a jumbo and the stupid touch screwed up

## Frequently asked questions about Doodle Dots

### What is Doodle Dots?

Doodle Dots is a digital adaptation of the classic pencil and paper game where players connect dots to form squares. The objective is to complete more squares than your opponent to win. It offers a fun and engaging way to play this familiar game on your mobile device.

### How do you play Doodle Dots?

Players take turns drawing a line between two adjacent dots, either horizontally or vertically. If a player completes a square by drawing the fourth line, they color that square with their designated color and get to take another turn. The game continues until all dots are connected and all squares are filled.

### Is Doodle Dots free to play?

Yes, the game is now free to play. All gameplay options that were previously in a paid version are now available in the free version. The app does include ads to support its development.

### What devices is Doodle Dots compatible with?

The description mentions compatibility with iPhone and iPod Touch, suggesting it is an iOS application. Specific iOS version requirements are not detailed but it is designed for mobile use.

### What are the main features of Doodle Dots?

Key features include the ability to play against AI or another player, multiple board sizes and difficulty levels for a challenging experience, and visual enhancements like colored lines and a highlighted last move. The game also saves your progress when the application exits.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.2 — 2024-02-26

Bug fixes.
Support for newer devices.

### 2.1.1 — 2020-04-04

Fixed bugs
Lines now show player color

### 2.0 — 2020-03-18

- Completely rewritten in Swift
- Bug fixes
- Simplified user interface

### 1.8 — 2010-07-13

iAd Updates

### 1.7 — 2010-06-27

iOS 4 Updates

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All apps by Big River Games: https://appshunter.io/developer/1703182774

## Related topics

[big river games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/big-river-games)

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