Dots and Boxes
Get ready to think outside the box while trying to complete as many boxes as you can!
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Rules
This is a strategy game for two players played on a grid of dots. Players take turns drawing horizontal or vertical lines between two adjacent dots. The goal is to complete the fourth side of a square, or "box," by drawing the final line that closes the figure.
When a player completes a box, they color it with their color (e.g., red for the human player and blue for the computer) and earn a point. Additionally, the player who completes a box gets an extra turn. This can lead to sequences of consecutive moves if the player manages to complete multiple boxes in a single turn.
The game ends when all possible boxes on the board have been completed and colored. The winner is the player who has colored more boxes by the end of the game. Strategy and planning are crucial, as players must balance creating opportunities for themselves while avoiding giving advantages to their opponent.