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9 dots

1+ people • ~10 minutes

9 dots is a puzzle game that requires the player to connect all 9 dots using 4 straight lines or less, without lifting the pen from the paper. Here are the steps to play the game:

  1. Draw 9 dots in a square pattern on a piece of paper.
  2. Instruct the player to connect all 9 dots using 4 straight lines or less, without lifting the pen from the paper.
  3. Emphasize that the lines must be straight and continuous, and must not pass through the same dot more than once.
  4. Allow the player to attempt to solve the puzzle, and give hints if necessary.

Note that the solution involves extending the lines beyond the boundaries of the square.