Dots & BoxesConnect lines, steal squares, and outsmart your opponent’s next move.
Play Dots & Boxes online with friends for free
Game Rules
The objective in Dots & Boxes is to capture more boxes on the board than your opponent.
Each player takes turn connecting a line between 2 adjacent dots either horizontally or vertically. Simply tap between 2 available dots to create a line between them.
Capturing a Box
When you place the 4th line that completes a box, that box will be captured by you, regardless whether any of the other lines were created by your opponent.
Endgame
The game ends when there are no more dots to connect.
The player that has captured the most boxes wins the game.
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MinNous87Can I play online?
Yes. Install the Plato app on iOS, Android, or macOS to play the full catalog with friends or matchmade opponents. You can also play Ocho online in your web browser — no install needed.
Can I play with friends?
Yep. Tap Create Private Game, then share the invite link or invite from your contacts. When they tap Accept, they're seated at your table.
Is it free?
Yes — free to play and ad-free. If you buy something, it's for looks (themes, profile flair), not power.
Is it fair?
Shuffles, deals, dice, and timers run on Plato servers, not your device. Everyone plays by the same rules and no one can peek at hidden information.
Is it safe?
You can block and report from profiles or chat. Public spaces use filters and human review. Some rooms use Chat Pass to deter spam, and privacy controls let you limit who sees you online.
Live vs. turn-based: what’s the difference?
Both are turn-taking; the difference is the clock. Live uses short timers for quick back-and-forth. Turn-based gives you longer — often up to 24 hours per move in games like Chess — so you can play at your pace.
