Dots and Boxes

Bhima Apps · com.bhima.dotsboxes

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v1.3 7.6 MB Android 4.1+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.3 (3)
Updated: Sep 21, 2025 (1 year ago)
APK size: 7.6 MB
Requires: Android 4.1+ (API 16)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Board (game)
Listed since: Aug 23, 2020 (at least)
Permissions: 6
Website: bhimaapps.blogspot.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Dots and Boxes is a game by Bhima Apps in the Board category, listed since at least August 2020. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 6 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “catappult”.

Dot & Boxes is a simple & interesting game. Starting with an empty grid of dots, two players take turns adding a single horizontal or vertical line between two adjacent dots. The player who completes the fourth side of a 1×1 square box earns one point and takes another turn. The game ends when no more lines can be placed. The winner is the player with the most points. Dots & Boxes is a classic game which is also known as Boxes, Squares, Dots and Dashes, Smart Dots, Dot Boxing, Download & enjoy this super awesome game Dot & Boxes and share it with your friends. Our goal is to help users have an enjoyable experience when using our apps & games. It would be great if you download & play our game Dot & Boxes and write a review based on your experience with it.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Developer signature verified Apr 20, 2021
Antivirus scan passed Apr 20, 2021
Signed byOU=Bhima Apps
Signing certificate (SHA-1)7D:50:58:62:EE:CB:D6:3F:23:A5:93:F3:14:59:8D:CC:8F:A4:EE:63
File MD5b423f13cddc2e5f045551638f0522925
Uploaded by “catappult” Platinum tier · 1,377 followers · uploading since 2018

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Permissions (6)

Dots and Boxes requests 6 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

Dots and Boxes APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is the Dots and Boxes APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is b423f13cddc2e5f045551638f0522925.