Dots and Boxes Math Game: Number Boxes

A 7 by 7 dots and boxes board where every box shows a point value from 1 to 5 (132 points in all). Players still take turns drawing lines, but the winner is the one with the higher sum, not the most boxes, so a single 5 can beat three 1s. Addition practice that kids actually ask to play; great for second and third grade math centers.

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Size: US Letter (8.5 × 11 in), fits A4
PDF: Vector, prints razor-sharp at any size
Level: Grade 2
License: Free for personal & classroom use

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About this game

A 7 by 7 dots and boxes board where every box shows a point value from 1 to 5 (132 points in all). Players still take turns drawing lines, but the winner is the one with the higher sum, not the most boxes, so a single 5 can beat three 1s. Addition practice that kids actually ask to play; great for second and third grade math centers. Second graders, about ages 7 to 8, enjoy the extra planning this version asks for. Use small objects like buttons or cereal to check tricky problems.

Tips for using it

Have your child say each fact out loud while writing the answer.
Give each player a different colored pencil: it is easy to see who drew which line or letter, and nobody argues.
Keep a folder with a few sheets of each game in the car or the diaper bag for waiting rooms and restaurants.
Slide a sheet into a clear page protector and use a dry-erase marker to play the same board again and again.

Printing tips

Download the PDF and print at 100% (or “fit to page” on A4). It is a vector file, so the lines stay sharp on any printer. This page is free for personal, family and classroom use.