# Dots - Strategy Game — Classic strategy with online

> Classic strategy with online (iPhone/iPad app by Maksim Polinkovskii.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots/id6755741880 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Maksim Polinkovskii](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193063949)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Casual, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.1 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, French (France), German (Germany), Hebrew, Polish, European Portuguese, Russian, European Spanish, Ukrainian
- Released: 2025-12-12
- Data updated: 2026-01-10
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots/id6755741880/reviews.md

## What is Dots?

Classic strategic game "Dots" — an exciting logic puzzle for all ages!

Key Features:

Two Game Modes:
• Play against a smart AI opponent with advanced strategy
• Two-player game on a single device
• Network Game - Play with friends online via Game Center

Flexible Settings:
• Customizable board size (from 10×12 to 32×39)
• Minimum cycle size for enclosure (4-10 dots)
• Extra move when capturing an area
• Time limit per turn (from 1 minute to 1 hour)
• Score limit for victory

Statistics & Progress:
• Detailed statistics of all played games
• Track wins, losses, and average results
• Game history with dates and results

Convenience:
• Automatic game state saving
• Settings synchronization via iCloud
• Resume game from the same place

How to Play:
Place dots on the board, surround your opponent's dots with closed cycles, and capture areas. The player with the most points wins!

Perfect for developing strategic thinking, logic, and spatial imagination. Enjoy the classic game with a modern interface!


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.6 — 2026-01-09

What's New in This Version:

Redesigned Statistics Screen
We've completely updated the statistics screen so you can better track your achievements. You can now filter statistics by game type:
• All Games — overall statistics
• Network — games via Game Center
• vs AI — games against computer
• Two Players — local multiplayer games

Statistics now correctly account for all game types, including games against AI that may not have been saved previously.

Full Localization
Added complete translation of all new features to all supported languages, including statistics filters.

Interface Improvements
• Improved display of game settings in the header — each setting now displays on a separate line for better readability
• Optimized app size by removing unused dependencies

Bug Fixes
• Fixed issue with saving statistics for games against AI
• Improved error handling when saving data

Thank you for playing Dots! Keep enjoying the game and share your feedback.

### 1.0.5 — 2026-01-06

bug fixed

### 1.0.4 — 2025-12-27

New features:
• Player ratings in Game Center — see opponent ratings when searching
• Detailed explanation of the rating system in statistics

Improvements:
• Fixed synchronization of network game continuation
• Improved winner screen interface
• Fixed "New Game" button functionality in network game

Fixes:
• Fixed issue with game reset during move
• Improved network game stability
• Fixed issues with winner screen display

### 1.0.3 — 2025-12-23

Network Game:
Play with friends online via Game Center. Real-time synchronization ensures smooth gameplay without delays.

Improved AI:
The computer opponent is now smarter and more strategic. AI avoids dangerous positions early in the game and uses better defense strategies.

Better Gameplay:
• More accurate detection of enclosed areas
• Improved cycle detection for larger game boards
• Enhanced game stability and performance

Bug Fixes:
• Fixed critical crash when loading game settings
• Improved compatibility with different data formats
• Fixed issues with settings window after network games

### 1.0.2 — 2025-12-19

• Network Game - Play with friends online via Game Center
• Improved AI - Computer opponent is now smarter and more strategic
• Better Enclosure Detection - More accurate detection of enclosed areas
• Bug Fixes - Fixed critical crash when loading game settings
• Performance - Optimized game performance and cycle detection

## More apps by Maksim Polinkovskii

- [Easy Learn Words A1-C1](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-learn-words-a1/id1587942984)
- [German Learn Easy A1-B2!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/german-learn-easy-a1/id6738693323)
- [Easy Learn English!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-learn-english/id6739948339)
- [Easy Leben in Deutschland](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-leben-in-deutschland/id6741676088)
- [Quickly!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickly/id6748579073)

All apps by Maksim Polinkovskii: https://appshunter.io/developer/1193063949

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