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Dots and Boxes on Windows Pc

Developed By: Zacharias Games

License: Free

Rating: 4,5/5 - 32 votes

Last Updated: April 18, 2024

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

Game Details

Version	1.4
Size	1 MB
Release Date	August 29, 23
Category	Board Games
What's New: Complying with latest store policies [see more]
Description from Developer: Thanks you all for downloading our Dots and Boxes app and making it one of the most popular Dots and Boxes implementations in the market. We decided to add a No-Ads version for all... [read more]

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About this game

On this page you can download Dots and Boxes and play on Windows PC. Dots and Boxes is free Board game, developed by Zacharias Games. Latest version of Dots and Boxes is 1.4, was released on 2023-08-29 (updated on 2024-04-18). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 500. Overall rating of Dots and Boxes is 4,5. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This game had been rated by 32 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 17 users had rated it 1*.

How to play Dots and Boxes on Windows?

Instruction on how to play Dots and Boxes on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Dots and Boxes on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this game on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Install & Play using BlueStacks
Install & Play using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Play Dots and Boxes using BlueStacks

Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
Once installed, click "Dots and Boxes" icon on the home screen to start playing, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to play Dots and Boxes on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Dots and Boxes" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.4.

Download Dots and Boxes 1.4 on Windows PC – 1 MB

Thanks you all for downloading our Dots and Boxes app and making it one of the most popular Dots and Boxes implementations in the market. We decided to add a No-Ads version for all of you who want to enjoy the game without ads.

Why to buy the No-Ads version?

1) Play the game without any interruptions
2) Ideal for children no required permissions, no internet nothing
3) Significantly Smaller application size
4) You get 3 background themes right away
5) You have bigger playing screen

Moreover, this is maybe the most feature-rich and challenging implementation of the classic Dots and Boxes game on Google Play.

This application offers very challenging Artificial Intelligence as well as many other features. The AI in the advanced difficulty levels is able to predict and anticipate the future moves.

Also the application is very lightweight with the apk size not exceeding the 1MB.

Features:

1) Play against friends or against computer.

2) Clever Artificial Intelligence which anticipates future moves.

3) Four AI difficulty levels: very-easy,easy, medium, hard. The AI is well designed with each next level being a bit harder than the previous level.

4) Multiple board sizes (from 3x3 dots to 12x12)

5) Ability to choose player name and your favourite colour

6) Quick match. No irritating menus just hit the launch icon and you are inside the action.
( Of course after entering the application you have the ability to select your favourite settings by hitting the MENU button. Your preferences will be saved so you won't have to change them each time you open the application. )

7) Ability to set the game speed. 3 game speed level : slow, normal, fast. Fast level is appropriate for experienced player, slow is more appropriate for people who just started playing dots and boxes.

8) Undo button

For those who don't know the game
To be good in the game you must have good observation skills and be able to predict the opponent's moves.
So are you ready to take the challenge??
The rules are
1) Touch in between two dots to mark a line (vertical or horizontal). Your goal is to complete a four side box.
2) The player that completes a four side box has the opportunity to play one more time.
3) The player that will complete the most boxes wins the game.

Enjoy!

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