About Mini Citadel
Mini Citadel is a version of Dots and Boxes. Players take turns drawing one wall between two dots. Whoever draws the fourth wall of a square captures it and takes another turn. Capture more of the nine squares than your rival to win. The rival plays smarter on higher levels.
How to play
- Tap a gap between two dots to draw a wall.
- Completing the fourth wall of a square captures it and gives you another turn.
- Capture more of the nine squares than the rival.
Tips and strategy
- Avoid drawing the third wall of any square, it hands the rival a capture.
- When every safe move is gone, give away the smallest chain.
- Take a capture whenever one is available.
Levels, stars and XP
Finish a level to earn one to three stars and XP towards your player level. Replay any unlocked level to improve your stars. From level 151 the game enters endless mode, where each level is a remix of an earlier one with fresh colours and a slightly higher difficulty.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I play Mini Citadel?
- Tap a gap between two dots to draw a wall. Completing the fourth wall of a square captures it and gives you another turn. Capture more of the nine squares than the rival.
- What is a good strategy for Mini Citadel?
- Avoid drawing the third wall of any square, it hands the rival a capture.
- How many levels does Mini Citadel have?
- Mini Citadel has 150 levels that rise gradually in difficulty. After level 150 the game continues without end: levels are drawn from the first 150 in a newly shuffled order, with new colours, flipped or rotated layouts and a small difficulty boost, so the level number keeps increasing.
- Is it free to play?
- Yes. Mini Citadel is completely free and runs in your browser on phones, tablets and computers. No download or account is needed.
- Does my progress save?
- Your level, stars and XP are saved in your browser on this device. Clearing your site data will reset them.