Dots and boxes for two players online
There are two ways to play a friend: send them a link, or challenge them inside the game. Each of you plays on your own phone or computer, free and without ads.
Invite by link
- On the home page click “Invite a friend by link”.
- Copy the link and send it, in a message or an e-mail.
- Your friend opens it, clicks “Accept and play”, and the game starts.
Your friend does not need to sign up and plays as a guest. The link is valid for 30 minutes and works once. Keep the page open while you wait.
Challenge in the game
Players with an account see a “multiplayer” note in the notebook margin with the number of people online right now. Click a name to send a challenge. The other player gets it at once and has a minute to accept, decline, or block you.
How a game goes
- The game is played on a 5 × 5 board. The invited player draws first.
- Each line has one minute; the countdown runs next to the name of the player to move.
- Whoever closes a box moves again.
- There is a chat with quick phrases next to the board. Dot watches and cheers for both of you.
The exact wording is in the rules.
Score against people
Wins and losses against people are counted separately from games against Dot. A guest keeps their results only by creating an account. A name and a password are enough.
Two players on one computer
Not yet; each player needs their own device. A phone is enough: the game runs in the browser and there is nothing to install.
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