Dots and Boxes
Dots and Boxes

Dots and Boxes

Board

| Board and Puzzle Games

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

  • Overview
  • Game Features
  • How to Play

Page Modified On: June 17, 2025

Play Dots and Boxes on PC or Mac

Step into the World of Dots and Boxes, a thrilling Board game from the house of Board and Puzzle Games. Play this Android game on BlueStacks App Player and experience immersive gaming on PC or Mac.

About the Game

Ready to put your strategy hat on? Dots and Boxes by Board and Puzzle Games is a fresh take on the classic board game you might remember playing on paper as a kid. Whether you’re looking to outsmart your friends or test your skills against some seriously sharp artificial intelligence, this game combines quick rounds with plenty of room for clever moves. It’s all about connecting lines and claiming squares before your opponent does—simple to pick up, but surprisingly challenging as you improve.

Game Features

  • Play Your Way
    Want to challenge the computer or go head-to-head with a buddy? You can do both. Take on friends for bragging rights or see if you can outwit the game’s AI at several tricky levels.

  • Smart AI Opponents
    Face off against an AI that actually gets smarter as you ramp up the difficulty. At higher settings, it’ll predict your moves and make you work harder for each box you claim.

  • Adjustable Challenge Levels
    Four distinct AI modes are up for grabs—start out easy if you’re just learning or crank it up to hard for a real brain workout.

  • Different Board Sizes
    Mixing things up is easy here: you can switch between small, quick 3×3 grids all the way up to a 12×12 board if you’re feeling ambitious.

  • Personal Touches
    Set your player name and pick your favorite color so each match feels more like yours.

  • Jump Right In
    No need to wade through lots of menus—hit the launch icon, and you’re in. If you want to tweak settings, your preferences are saved for next time.

  • Pick Your Pace
    Not in a rush? Or want things to move fast? Choose between slow, normal, and fast game speeds to suit your mood or skill.

  • Leaderboards & Achievements
    Track your progress, climb the leaderboards, and unlock achievements as you go.

  • Undo Option
    Made a mistake? Just tap undo and try again—perfect for perfecting your tactics.

And if you prefer playing on PC, the experience feels smooth and snappy with BlueStacks.

Start your journey now. Download the game on BlueStacks, invite your friends, and march on a new adventure.

Game Features

Enhancements

  • Macros
  • Multi Instance
  • Multi Instance Sync
  • Script
  • Enhancements
Macros

Macros

Automate the predictable in Dots and Boxes and transform your gameplay with Macros. Get access to inventive Macros in the BlueStacks Macro Community
Multi Instance

Multi Instance

Play Dots and Boxes on one window. And chat with your friend on the other. Press CTRL + Shift + 8 to open the Multi-Instance Manager. And start creating fresh instances or clone an existing one.
Multi Instance Sync

Multi Instance Sync

Play Dots and Boxes with the power of Multi-Instance Sync. Replicate what you are doing on the main instance on all other instances. Level up faster, play more.
Script

Script

Script your way to gaming glory in Dots and Boxes with BlueStacks Script. Write and run a set of commands to automate repeated tasks. Trigger the command by assigning it to any key.
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How to Download and Play Dots and Boxes on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for Dots and Boxes in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install Dots and Boxes from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install Dots and Boxes

  • Click the Dots and Boxes icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

Dots and Boxes - FAQs

  • How to play Dots and Boxes on Windows PC & Mac?

    Play Dots and Boxes on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on 'Play Dots and Boxes on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and play the game.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are Dots and Boxes PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run Dots and Boxes on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 or above MacOS 11 (Big Sur) or above
    • Processor: Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 4GB of RAM. (Note that having 4GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM)
    • HDD: 10GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.