Color Dots: connect pairs without crossing

About Color Dots

Color Dots is a connecting game where you have to join each pair of same-colored dots with a continuous line, without any line crossing another or leaving empty cells on the board. The further you go, the bigger the grid gets: you start on a small 5×5 board and work your way up to a 9×9 one with many more pairs to manage at once. It's one of those connect-the-dots games that hook you because they look simple at first glance, but require planning each line's route before moving the mouse, since one wrongly placed line can block the rest of the board. If you like this kind of visual challenge, in our online logic games you'll find more activities to keep training your mind.

How do you play Color Dots?

Each board has several pairs of same-colored dots scattered across the grid. You need to draw a line between the two dots of each pair so that, when finished, every cell on the board is covered by a line and no line overlaps another.

1. Choose a colored dot and drag your mouse to its matching pair.
2. Repeat the process with the rest of the colors on the board.
3. Check that the lines cover the whole grid, with no gaps or crossings.
4. Try to use as few moves as possible to improve your score.

Color Dots controls

PC

• Mouse: and drag from a colored dot to its pair to draw the line.

Mobile and tablet

• Finger: swipe from one dot to the other of the same color, just like with the mouse.

What do you learn in Color Dots?

• Spatial vision and route planning.
• Logical-mathematical thinking and anticipating consequences.
• Patience and learning through trial and error.
• Resource management: using all the available space without wasting it.

Recommended from age 6, it works well for primary schoolers as well as adults who want to exercise their mind.

Tips for playing better: Color Dots

• Always start with the pairs in the corners and edges: they usually have fewer route options.
• Before moving the mouse, mentally trace the path in the shape of “S” to make better use of the grid.
• If you get stuck, undo the last line you drew and try a different route for that pair.
• Use the move counter to try to beat your own best score on each level.

Color Dots FAQ

Additional information: Color Dots

Game type: Logic and color-dot connection puzzle
Recommended age: From age 6
Technology: HTML5
Platform: Web browser (PC, tablet and mobile)