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Boxes

Also known as: Dots and Boxes, Square-it

Connect dots to complete squares. Whoever completes a box gets another turn.
2 players
5-10 min
Very Easy

What You'll Need

📝 Paper and pencil

About This Game

Connect dots to complete squares. Whoever completes a box gets another turn.

Popular worldwide

How to Play

**Setup:** Draw a grid of dots (typically 5x5).

**Gameplay:**

  1. Players take turns drawing one line connecting adjacent dots
  2. Lines can only be horizontal or vertical
  3. If you complete the fourth side of a box, write your initial inside
  4. Completing a box earns another turn
  5. Continue until all boxes are filled

**Winning:** Player who completed the most boxes wins.

**Strategy:** Avoid completing the third side of a box. Set up chain reactions.

Added about 1 month ago • Updated 28 days ago
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