Catch The Hen: Lines and Dots

Corner a runaway hen by drawing lines between dots—one wrong move and she'll slip right through your fence.

The basic premise couldn't be simpler: you've got a farm grid of dots, a hen that's absolutely convinced she's a free-range bird, and a limited number of line segments to cage her in. You click or drag from one dot to another to drop a fence, and the hen responds by shuffling away from your newest line—usually toward the gap you just created, because that's how hens work. I kept losing the first few levels because I'd treat it like a drawing game and make one long sweeping fence. The hen just strolled around the end of it like it was a suggestion. The trick is thinking in small loops: draw a box around her slowly, cutting off one exit at a time. The moment you complete a closed shape, she's stuck, even if she's standing right against the line. Watching her pace around inside a tiny pen you just made feels oddly satisfying. It's not a twitchy game at all—you can take as long as you want between lines, which makes it perfect for a quick brain break. The difficulty ramps up as the dot grids get bigger and the hen gets smarter about predicting your fences. Some levels still stump me; I'll overcommit to one side and leave a diagonal gap I didn't notice until she's already waddled through it. For a hypercasual puzzle, it has no business being this replayable.

Use mouse or touchscreen. Connect dots with lines to surround a hen in this idle logic farm puzzle.

Finish a loop before trying to expand it—an open fence is just an invitation for the hen to walk around it. Start your enclosure near a corner or edge; the hen can't escape through a side that's already blocked by the grid. Pay attention to where the hen moves after each line. She tends to head toward the widest gap, so close that first. Short segments beat long diagonals. You get more control over the shape and use fewer lines. If a level seems impossible, back out and replay it. The hen's starting spot stays the same, but her movement pattern can vary. Use the pause between moves to scan the whole board—missed diagonal gaps are usually how she slips away.

Q: Is Catch The Hen: Lines and Dots free? A: Yes, it's completely free to play in your browser with no hidden paywalls or subscriptions. Q: Do I need to download anything to play Catch The Hen: Lines and Dots? A: No download needed. The game runs directly in your browser as an HTML5 title. Q: Can I play Catch The Hen: Lines and Dots on my phone? A: Yes, the touchscreen controls work on mobile browsers, so you can draw lines with your finger. Q: What if I get stuck on a level? A: You can restart the level or back out to the menu. There's no penalty for retrying a puzzle. Q: Is Catch The Hen: Lines and Dots good for kids? A: It's a family-friendly puzzle with simple rules and no violence, so younger players can enjoy it too. Q: Does the game save my progress? A: Progress saving depends on your browser settings. Clearing cookies may reset your completed levels.