Dots and Boxes

A grid of dots, one line per turn, and whoever closes a box writes their initial inside.

Time: 15 min
Age: 5–12 years
Energy: Calm
Where: At home · On the go

A strategy game that fits on a napkin. It teaches kids to plan a few moves ahead – and that sometimes you give something up now to win more later.

The steps are in the app

Step-by-step instructions, tips and an easier and a harder version are waiting in the Hopsa app – along with 300 more ideas matched to your kids’ ages.

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Coming soon to the App Store and Google Play

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