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Dots Calculator

Play Dots and Boxes online or use the score tracker for your paper game. Supports 2–4 players, custom grid sizes, and live scoring.

Game Setup

Configure players and grid, then start

Manual Score Calculator

Playing on paper? Enter boxes claimed to calculate scores and winner

Total Boxes 16
Boxes Claimed 0 / 16
Leader / Winner

How to Play — Dots and Boxes

1. Take Turns

Players alternate drawing one line (horizontal or vertical) between two adjacent dots.

2. Claim Boxes

If you complete the 4th side of a box, you claim it and take another turn.

3. Keep Going

You keep taking turns as long as you complete boxes. Chain reactions are key!

4. Most Boxes Wins

The player with the most claimed boxes when the grid is full wins the game.