Edgewise: Dots & Boxes

The classic Dots and Boxes, redesigned. Play a friend or five levels of AI on iPhone and iPad. No ads, no accounts, no tracking.

Edgewise is a clean, modern take on the classic pen-and-paper game Dots and Boxes.

Connect the dots to complete boxes. Every box you close scores a point and earns another turn, so build chains and squeeze out your opponent. Most boxes wins.

LEARN IN LESS THAN A MINUTE

• An interactive tutorial walks you through your first game, move by move
• On-demand move hints whenever you're stuck

PLAY YOUR WAY

• Pass-and-play on one device for two or more players
• Five computer difficulties, from a Kids level to a near-unbeatable Expert
• Board sizes from a quick 3x3 to a sprawling 20x20, plus custom
• Optional turn timer: 15, 30, or 60 seconds

BUILT FOR EVERY SCREEN

• Draw with Apple Pencil
• Pinch to zoom and pan large boards
• Choose your name and color; the board reflows as you rotate

SHARPEN YOUR GAME

• Undo and redo in all-human games
• Track your wins, streaks, and fastest victory

No ads. No accounts. No tracking. Just the game.