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The Dot Game

The Dot Game

Funtastick Co. · 1972
2–415 min6+ yrs1.0/5 complexity4.8 BGG5KidsStrategy
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A version of the pencil-and-paper game Boxes, modified to allow (1) play by 2 to 4 players, and (2) a spinner that can dictate the number of segments the player must play or even their orientation (horizontal or vertical).

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The Dot Game box art
official art · Funtastick Co.

A version of the pencil-and-paper game Boxes, modified to allow (1) play by 2 to 4 players, and (2) a spinner that can dictate the number of segments the player must play or even their orientation (horizontal or vertical). Once the fourth segment of a square is played, the player claims that square by placing a dot of his or her color in its center and then plays again; the winner is the player who has claimed the most squares by the end of the game.

🔬 game anatomy
Complexity1.0 / 5
BGG rating4.8 / 10
Vibe
KidsStrategy
Language dependence
Some text — easily memorized
🌐 plays without English
Play time
15 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
6+ yrs

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Q3How do you play The Dot Game?
The Dot Game is a abstract strategy game, for 2–4 players, taking ~15 minutes, featuring enclosure. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about The Dot Game — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does The Dot Game support?
The Dot Game is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of The Dot Game take?
A game of The Dot Game takes about 15 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is The Dot Game for?
The Dot Game is recommended from age 6.
Q7How complex is The Dot Game?
The Dot Game has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.0 out of 5.
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