Pi Day Dots and Boxes Game

Celebrate Pi Day with this fun version of dots and boxes where building a box around a pi symbol gets you an extra bonus point!

Looking for more pi day fun? Check out my full list of pi day logic puzzles and activities!

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 pi symbol 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.

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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  100th Day of School Dots and Boxes Game
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  2025 Dots and Boxes Game
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  Christmas Tree Dots and Boxes Game
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  Fall Dots and Boxes Game
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  Farm Animal Dots and Boxes Game
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  Hanukkah Dots and Boxes Game
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  Kwanzaa Dots and Boxes Game
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  Math Symbol Dots and Boxes Game
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  Pi Day Dots and Boxes Game
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  Pirate Dots and Boxes Game
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  Presidents’ Day Dots and Boxes Game
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  Snowflake Dots and Boxes Game
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  St. Patrick’s Day Dots and Boxes Game
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  Thanksgiving Dots and Boxes Game
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  Valentine’s Day Dots and Boxes Game
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  Veterans Day Dots and Boxes Game
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  Winter Dots and Boxes Game