Thanksgiving Dots and Boxes Game

Looking for some Thanksgiving fun? Check out this Thanksgiving version of the classic dots and boxes game.

Looking for some more Thanksgiving fun? I suggest checking out my Thanksgiving Fill-In Word Puzzle and Thanksgiving Square Edge Matching 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 Thanksgiving 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.

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:

• Thanksgiving Dots and Boxes – YOU ARE HERE!
• Veterans Day Dots and Boxes