Dots and Boxes

Public domain classic

Close the boxes. Steal the chain.

Dots and Boxes

How it was vibe coded

ToolCodex
Iterations1
Built on2026-10-14

The opening prompt

Make Dots and Boxes on a 5x5 box grid (6x6 dots), you versus the computer. Completing a box scores and gives another turn. Computer: take any box that is available, otherwise avoid giving a third side, otherwise give away the shortest chain. Easy mode is random-safe. Show scores and colour boxes by owner. Large tap areas on mobile.

What we learned

  • First build passed a scripted logic test. Real play-testing and balance tweaks come next.

Controls

  • Tap or click between two dots to draw a line

The game brief includes touch controls for phones.

Games are being added during this preview. If the player is blank or shows a missing page, try again after the next build.

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