Nineleaf Little Squares.
A little line. A square to call yours.
A little room for two.
Create a fresh shared round, then send its private invitation to one partner. No account needed. Access expires after 48 hours.
Your private player key saves in this browser when storage is available. Room moves sync through Firebase; they are separate from anonymous site counts.
A little game for two is on its way…
A little line. A square to call yours.
Two players · No ads · No account needed · Shared picks are just for fun
How to play Dots and Boxes
- 01
Draw one unused horizontal or vertical edge between dots.
- 02
Complete the fourth side of a square to claim it.
- 03
Closing one or two squares gives you another turn.
- 04
When every square is filled, compare the totals.
Dots and Boxes: player questions
Can I draw diagonally?
No. Only horizontal and vertical edges between neighboring dots are available.
Who owns a completed square?
The player who draws its final missing edge claims the square. Earlier edges may belong to either player.
Why did my turn continue?
Completing a square earns another turn. You may close a whole chain before the turn changes.
Can one line complete two squares?
Yes. A shared final edge may close both neighboring squares and earns both points.
What makes a third side risky?
It may let your partner complete that square on the next move. Sometimes a chain makes accepting that risk worthwhile.
How large is the board?
Easy has 3×3 squares, medium 4×4 and hard 5×5.
What happens if we tap the same line?
A filled line cannot be drawn again. The room accepts only a valid current-turn move.
When does the round finish?
After every square has an owner. Equal totals are a draw; both players can choose a rematch.
Can we play on different devices?
Yes. Create a private room and send its invitation to one partner. Each player controls their own seat. Reloading this browser can restore its saved player key.
What happens to a private room?
Access expires 48 hours after creation. Expired room data is scheduled for automatic deletion. The creator can close the room sooner. Same-device games save only in this browser.