Dots and Boxes Game
Play Dots and Boxes by claiming edges and completing boxes.
Quick answer: enter your details below and click Play Edges — your result appears instantly, right here in your browser. Nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.
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How to use
- Set the number of dots per side.
- List claimed edges as H or V plus row and column, separated by spaces.
- Click Play Edges to see how many boxes you completed.
About this tool
Set the grid size, then list the edges you claim, such as H0,0 for a horizontal edge or V0,0 for a vertical edge, separated by commas. A box is completed when all four of its edges are claimed. In the sample, the four edges around the top-left box complete exactly one box.
Frequently asked questions
What do H and V mean?
H marks a horizontal edge and V marks a vertical edge, each followed by its row and column.
Who wins a full game?
The player who completes the most boxes by the end wins.