DotBattle – a battle for territory, fought with dots
Surround, capture and retake your opponent’s bases. A simple rule, deep tactics – a quick round solo against the computer, or a head-to-head duel on the same phone.
How to play DotBattle
The rules explain themselves in seconds, yet every move still has to be weighed against a counterattack.
Two modes, a match on your terms
Play solo against the computer, or sit down together with one phone. You set the match rules before you start.
Playing against the computer
Three genuinely different AI levels based on searching through variations, not cosmetic difficulty bumps.
- Easy – thinks one move ahead and sometimes goes easy on beginners
- Medium – calculates variations two moves ahead
- Expert – three moves ahead, playing for both attack and defense
Two players on one phone
A classic hot-seat duel – you against a friend on one device, turn by turn.
- A chess clock from 1 to 10 minutes per player
- 1 to 3 dots per turn
- A match to 1, 3 or 5 won rounds
What sets DotBattle apart
A simple rule with a lot of decision space – and a mechanic that keeps the tension until the last move.
Reversible territories
No captured cell is safe until the round is over – a base can be retaken along with its points, which creates real comebacks.
A dot can go anywhere
With no requirement to be adjacent to other dots, you get a wider range of moves than in classic grid games.
Three AI levels
From a friendly opponent for new players to expert-level play that calculates several moves ahead.
Configurable match rules
Time per player, moves per turn and match length let you set the pace – from a quick skirmish to a longer duel.
Ready for the world
Full localization into 31 languages, selectable independently of the system language. The game works offline, no account needed.
Screenshots
See DotBattle in action – from picking a mode to a duel on the board.
Play DotBattle
Place a dot wherever you decide. Download the game for free and see how deep a simple rule can go.