Bring some winter fun to your classroom with this seasonal version of the classic dots and boxes game.
Looking for more winter fun? Check out my Winter Hat Puzzle, Winter Mystery Coordinate Plane Art and Tangram Puzzle, Snowflake Puzzle, or Penguin Pentominoes Puzzle.
About Dots and Boxes
Dots and boxes is a classic pencil-and-paper game which goes by a variety of different names including dots, boxes, pigs in a pen, the game of dots, or dots and dashes.
The game was originally named “la pipopipette” when it was published in the 19th century by Edouard Lucas, a French mathematician.
Instructions and Scoring
Like the original dots and boxes game, this is a paper and pencil game for two players. Take turns drawing a line from one dot to another on the grid. If your line completes a box, write your initials in the box and take an extra turn.
Each completed square is worth one point. Earn an additional bonus point for each winter-related image in your squares. Once the grid is completely filled, the player with the most points wins.
I would recommend placing this puzzle in a dry erase pocket when using it in your classroom.
Free Download of Winter Dots and Boxes Game
This Winter Dots and Boxes game is available to download as a printable PDF.
Winter Dots and Boxes Game (PDF) (148 downloads )
More Seasonal Versions of Dots and Boxes
I am currently working on creating more seasonal versions of the classic game of dots and boxes. Here are some other versions I have posted:
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Fall Dots and Boxes Game
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Thanksgiving Dots and Boxes Game
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Veterans Day Dots and Boxes Game
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Winter Dots and Boxes Game
