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Dots and Boxes

Little Squares

A little line. A square to call yours.

Connect neighboring dots, complete little squares and take an extra turn when you close a box. A calm two-player strategy game.

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Free · 2 players · One device or private online

Choose one device or a private online room inside the game. Keep the room link between the two of you.

A little about this game

One line can open a whole chain of squares. Little Squares is a two-player dots-and-boxes game: take turns drawing edges, claim a square with its final side and keep going after every box you complete. A simple board leaves room for a thoughtful little rivalry.

How to play Little Squares

  1. Draw one unused horizontal or vertical edge between dots.
  2. Complete the fourth side of a square to claim it.
  3. Closing one or two squares gives you another turn.
  4. When every square is filled, compare the totals.

Little Squares 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.

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