Dots and boxes

Join the dots and claim as many squares as you can.

How to play

Join the dots and claim as many squares as you can. Choose a difficulty and follow the instructions above the board. You can restart every game.

Use a mouse or touch screen. Use Tab to select buttons and Enter or Space to activate them.

SMALL STEPS THROUGH PLAY

Try, notice, and explain.

Inspect connected dots and the open sides of squares.

A QUESTION TO TALK ABOUT

Let the child show or describe their approach. Repeat with another example if they want to continue.

Read the instruction above the board. Choose an easier level for the first attempt and check the controls.

Notice what changes after a move. You can pause, reread the rule, or ask for help.

Describe what you noticed. New game and difficulty changes start a fresh round.