The pen-and-paper game played by two computer players: lines drawn between dots, and whoever closes a box claims it and goes again.
The pen-and-paper game played by two computer players: lines drawn between dots, and whoever closes a box claims it and goes again.
In the app you can adjust the boxes across and seconds per line. It runs natively on your Mac, drawn live in real time – no video, never quite the same twice.
Use it on your Mac
- Get SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store.
- Select Dots and Boxes in the library.
- Click Set as Screensaver or Set as Wallpaper – or both.
Free · macOS Tahoe 26 or laterNeed a hand? Read the setup guide.
Dots and Boxes FAQ
How do I set Dots and Boxes as my screensaver on a Mac?
Install SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store, select Dots and Boxes in the library and click Set as Screensaver. macOS starts it whenever your Mac is idle, exactly like a built-in screensaver.
Can I use Dots and Boxes as a live wallpaper?
Yes. Click Set as Wallpaper in SCRNSVRS and Dots and Boxes plays on your desktop behind your windows and icons. You can use it as screensaver and wallpaper at the same time.
Is Dots and Boxes free?
Yes. Dots and Boxes is Free Forever in SCRNSVRS – no account, no ads, no subscription.
Is Dots and Boxes a video loop?
No. Dots and Boxes is rendered live on your Mac with Metal, so it never repeats and stays sharp on any display size. The clip on this page is a screen recording of the real thing.
Will Dots and Boxes slow down my Mac or drain the battery?
No. SCRNSVRS drops to 30 fps on battery and stops rendering when the wallpaper is covered by a full-screen app, so Dots and Boxes costs next to nothing in everyday use.
Which Macs does Dots and Boxes run on?
Dots and Boxes needs macOS Tahoe 26 or later.
