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Dots and Boxes - Classic Games

Dots and Boxes - Classic Games

Strategy Board Games

14K ratings
973 reviews
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Released
May 13, 2013
Updated
August 10, 2026

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Developer

OutOfTheBit Ltd
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About

Connect dots to form squares and outscore your opponent in this classic strategy board game. Play solo against AI, challenge friends locally, or compete with players worldwide for a top spot on the global leaderboard. Enjoy hours of brain-training fun with customizable themes and multiple difficulty levels.

✓Connect dots to form squares
✓Play solo against AI
✓Local and online multiplayer
✓Global high-score leaderboard
✓3 difficulty levels
✓Collect Game Center achievements
✓Colorful themes
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What users say about Dots and Boxes

Reviews of Dots and Boxes are mostly positive: the game is rated 4.6/5 from 14K App Store ratings. What users like most: fun and enjoyable gameplay, classic game with nostalgic appeal. Top complaints: excessive advertisements, AI can be too easy or too difficult. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Fun and enjoyable gameplay
  • 🕹️Classic game with nostalgic appeal
  • 💪Challenging and mentally stimulating
  • 🎨Simple, clean, and intuitive design

Negative things

  • 💸Excessive advertisements
  • 🤖AI can be too easy or too difficult
  • 🔍Inaccurate touch controls
  • 🔒Multiplayer functionality issues
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What's New in Dots and Boxes

7.40

August 10, 2026

Bug-fixes

1

Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$1.99

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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Kjayy🥰

This game is so very fun you get to play all around the world against
a lot of people and against friends and family.Make sure to always fun and never up.Download dots & boxes for free !!
KTKiara’s story time

The best

Yes
U3Ur mommya 36

Dots and Boxes Classic Games

3
JJaffarrr

It is amazing

No adds and no pop ups and it is a amazing game it is a life changer and I have played it with all my friends and family and we all love thistl game and you can play with online people it is so fun
BFBear cat and cat food

Really fantastic

Wow. Really great fun. Such a dynamic dots experience.
MMMighty MRB
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Game freezing or crashing

Bug

Incorrect move registrations

Bug

Multiplayer connection problems

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Requested Features

4 requests

Additional difficulty levels

Feature

Customizable game board sizes

Feature

Undo/reset functionality

Feature

Improved multiplayer experience

Feature

FAQ

What is Dots and Boxes - Classic Games?

Dots and Boxes - Classic Games is a digital adaptation of the traditional pencil-and-paper game where players connect dots to form squares. The objective is to close more squares than your opponent to win. It offers various modes to play, including solo against AI, local multiplayer with friends, and online multiplayer against players worldwide.

How do you play Dots and Boxes?

Players take turns drawing a single horizontal or vertical line between two adjacent dots. If a player completes a square by drawing the fourth line, they score a point and get to take another turn. The game ends when all lines have been drawn, and the player with the most squares wins. The app makes this easy to do by simply tapping on the dots to draw lines.

Is Dots and Boxes - Classic Games free to play?

Yes, the core game of Dots and Boxes - Classic Games is completely free to play. The app also includes in-app purchases and advertisements, which can be removed or enhanced through optional purchases. This allows players to enjoy the classic gameplay without an initial cost.

What are the different ways to play Dots and Boxes?

You can play Dots and Boxes in several ways: 'solo' against one of three AI difficulty levels, challenge a friend on the same device in the 2-player mode, or compete against real opponents online. There's also the option to climb the global high-score leaderboard and collect Game Center achievements.

What devices is Dots and Boxes - Classic Games compatible with?

While specific device compatibility isn't detailed, the app is designed for mobile devices, implying it's available on both iOS and Android platforms. The description mentions Game Center achievements, which are specific to Apple devices, suggesting at least iOS compatibility. It's generally suitable for smartphones and tablets.