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Dot Rivals: Dots & Boxes

The classic dots and boxes game, made bright and smooth, and made for playing with friends.

 App Store ▶ Google Play
Free · No ads · No in-app purchases
Classic dots and boxes game against the computer Online dots and boxes game with four friends Online room with voice chat and quick messages Triangles: stretch a band across pegs to claim triangles Party Mode with Gold, Bomb, Swap and Bolt tiles Four players on one phone

Play your way

Online with friends

Make a room, invite friends or share a code. 2 to 4 players, and others can watch.

Voice chat

Talk while you play, or send quick messages and emojis. Mute, block or report anyone.

Play the computer

Four levels, from Easy to Genius. Genius knows every long-chain trick.

Up to 4 on one phone

Pass and play with family and friends. No internet needed.

Triangles

A fresh twist: stretch a band across the pegs and claim every triangle it closes.

Party Mode

Gold, Bomb, Swap and Bolt tiles shake up every game.

How to play dots and boxes

Take turns drawing a line between two dots. When you close the fourth side of a box, it is yours and you play again. When no lines are left, the player with the most boxes wins. The secret: avoid giving away long chains, and learn when to give up two boxes to win the rest.

Questions

Is Dot Rivals free?

Yes. No ads and no in-app purchases.

Can I play without internet?

Yes. Play the computer or friends on one phone with no internet and no account. Only online games need a connection.

How do I play with friends online?

Open Boxes or Triangles, tap Online with Friends, make a room, then invite friends or share the room code. More help.

How many players?

1 player against the computer, or 2 to 4 players online or on one phone.