Triangle War (Triangular Dots & Boxes) Rules & Guide
1. Triangular Grid & Alternating Lines
The board is formed by an equilateral triangle pyramid grid with upward ($\Delta$) and downward ($\nabla$) triangular cells. Two players (Lime and Magenta) take turns connecting adjacent vertices with horizontal or diagonal edges. Undrawn edges are hinted with dashed guidelines that glow upon hovering.
2. Triangle Captures & Combo Streaks
Triangles require only 3 edges to complete! When a player draws the 3rd and final edge of any triangle, they capture it, claim its point, and brand it with their faction seal! 🔥 Bonus Turn: Completing a triangle awards an immediate extra turn! Completing 2 adjacent triangles in a single stroke awards 2 points and triggers escalating combo audio chimes!
3. 🎲 Pre-drawn Random Opening Modes
Beyond standard clean boards, choose Casual (~15% lines), Tactical (~30% lines), or Intense Endgame (~45% lines). Built-in fairness algorithms ensure no triangle is pre-formed with 2 edges, skipping tedious early turns into critical tactical battles!
4. Triangle Chains, Sacrifices & AI Strategy
The decisive strategy of Triangular Dots & Boxes is avoiding drawing the 2nd edge of any triangle (surrendering the 3rd edge to your opponent). When no safe edges remain, expert players calculate minimal sacrificial chains. Hard AI features deep chain evaluation and combo harvesting!
🌐 Online Multiplayer (P2P) Guide
① Host a Room (Host Player)
Switch Game Mode to "Online 2-Player (P2P)". The system generates your unique Peer ID. Click "Copy" to send it to your friend. The host plays as Lime (First), and board size/layout settings sync automatically.
② Join a Room or Spectate
The opponent switches to P2P mode and inputs the host's Peer ID. Clicking "Battle" joins as Magenta (Second). Clicking "Spectate" joins as a spectator, synchronizing lines, scores, and chat in real-time.
③ Undo & Rematch Requests
In P2P matches, clicking "Undo" or "Restart" sends a confirmation prompt to the opponent. Both players must agree before actions execute, ensuring fair play.
④ In-Game Chat & Resignation
Upon connection, the right panel unfolds a real-time chat window for match banter and tactics. If the game outcome is determined, either player can click "Resign" to end the match.