over 75,000 different game variations. As easy as it is to play,
it requires great strategy to win and is very ADDICTIVE.
The game board consists of a grid of dots. The object of the game is
simple….to draw a line between any two dots. Each time a player
draws a line that “closes” a square that player earns a point and another
turn. As simple as this sounds, the strategy can be quite complex.
The game begins by players alternating turns to strategically “close”
a side of a square by moving the pointer (via the cursor keys) to an
“unclosed” side and pressing the key thereby drawing a line
on (closing) that side. In effect, players are “designing” a
strategic maze of closed and unclosed square sides.
Play continues until players are forced to close the “third” side of the
square which effectively allows the following player to close the fourth
side of the square thereby earning a point and another turn. Depending
upon the moves, this may allow a player to close another square on his
“extra earned” turn and continue etc.
This is where the strategy at “designing” the maze is critical.
Depending upon the “design” of the board, a player can force another
player to give him a series of fourth sides to close.
Quite simply…your mission is to force your opponent to give you a
series of squares to close thereby earning points and extra turns.
Conversely, you try to find sides to close that will not allow your
opponent to score points. If it is necessary to give points (and it
will become so as the game progresses) you must try to minimize
damages by giving your opponent a single square or series of squares
that will yield the fewest points.
The object of the game will become quite clear as you play the game.
Another thing that really makes CD DOT Challenge v1.3 enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to CD DOT Challenge v1.3. Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
