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Dots and Boxes
Dots and Boxes
Draw lines, close boxes, and take another turn every time.
About Dots and Boxes
Dots and Boxes is the classic pencil-and-paper game, free in your browser. Take turns drawing a line between two neighbouring dots; complete the fourth side of a box to claim it and take another turn. Avoid giving away boxes, sacrifice smartly, and claim the most boxes on the 5×5 board to win — against the computer at three levels or a friend on the same device.
How to play
Click between two neighbouring dots to draw a line. If your line closes a box, it's yours and you go again. When every line is drawn, whoever has the most boxes wins. Choose a computer level or 2 Players on the menu. Z undoes (halves that game's score).
| Action | Keyboard | Touch |
|---|---|---|
| Draw a line | Click between dots | Tap between dots |
| Undo | Z | UNDO button |
Tips for Dots and Boxes
- Never draw the third side of a box unless you must — your opponent will take it.
- Early on, draw lines far from other lines to stay safe.
- Near the end, chains of boxes appear: count them before you hand one over.
- Sometimes giving away two boxes keeps control of a long chain — that's the classic expert trick.
- Closing a box gives you another turn, so plan your follow-up.
Questions about Dots and Boxes
Do I really get another turn?
Yes — completing a box claims it and you draw again straight away.
How big is the board?
5 by 5 boxes (6 by 6 dots), 60 lines in all.
Can I play a friend?
Yes — choose 2 PLAYERS to take turns on the same device.
Is Dots and Boxes free?
Yes. Dots and Boxes is free to play on Nexora Play, with no download and no sign-up needed.
Can I play Dots and Boxes on my phone?
Yes. It runs in the browser on computers, tablets and phones, with touch controls on phones and tablets. You can also add Nexora Play to your home screen like an app.
Do I need an account?
No. You can play as a guest and your best scores are kept in this browser. A free account (13+) keeps your progress across devices.
