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Dots

Dots

(Self-Published) · 2008
2–420 min5+ yrs1.0/5 complexity5.8 BGG9KidsStrategy
short answer

How do you play Dots?

Dots is an abstract game of strategy. Score points by lining up the colors. Sounds simple enough, right? Scoring is done 1 for 1, this means one red dot lined up with 2 red dots scores 3 points for the player who layed the piece.

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Dots is an abstract game of strategy. Score points by lining up the colors. Sounds simple enough, right? Scoring is done 1 for 1, this means one red dot lined up with 2 red dots scores 3 points for the player who layed the piece. There is a twist however; you must subtract the total # of mismatched dots from your score. The more colors you can line up, the more points you earn and the less points you subtract. Its a battle of scoring more positive points than negative points while competing against an opponent who's being extra careful not to set you up for any high scoring opportunities.

game anatomy
Complexity1.0 / 5
BGG rating5.8 / 10
Vibe
KidsStrategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
20 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
5+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

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Q1How much does Dots cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Dots cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Dots?
Dots is a abstract strategy game, for 2–4 players, taking ~20 minutes, featuring modular board. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Dots — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Dots support?
Dots is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Dots take?
A game of Dots takes about 20 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Dots for?
Dots is recommended from age 5.
Q7How complex is Dots?
Dots has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.0 out of 5.
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