Dots and Boxes

What You Do:

1. Take turns connecting two dots. You can use Popsicle sticks, tens rods, or a crayon/pen/pencil. Dots may only be connected vertically or horizontally; not diagonally.
2. Players earn one point for each square they finish. When a player creates that fourth side, they may either record one point or write their initials/symbol in the center of that square.
3. The game ends when every possible move has been made. The player with the most points or squares wins!

Variation:

Change the size of the grid by creating your own game board.