2 players
Dots and Boxes
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Overview
Dots and Boxes was invented in the nineteenth century by Édouard Lucas, calling it 'la Pipopipette.' It is a pen-and-paper game that is sometimes adapted into other forms.
Source rules (English)
It is played on a board that is a grid of dots. 3x3 dots is common. Players alternate turns drawing a line between two of the dots. If a player completes a square, they receive one point and play again. The player with the most points when there are no more moves wins.