Tic-Tac-Toe

What is Tic-Tac-Toe?

Tic-tac-toe, also called noughts and crosses, is the simplest pencil-and-paper game: on a 3×3 grid you're X and the computer is O. The first to get three marks in a row, across, down or diagonally, wins. You play a series of games: each win is worth 3 points, each draw 1.

How to play

• Play against the computer (1 player) or with two players on the same screen (2 players).
• Tap an empty square to place your mark; against the computer you are ✕ and it is the circle.
• Three matching marks in a row win; if the grid fills up it's a draw.
• Against the computer the series continues until you lose: win 3 points, draw 1 point.
• With two players: player 1 is the blue ✕, player 2 the orange circle, taking turns; who starts changes every game, and the first to win 3 games wins the match.

Tips

• If you go first, take the centre or a corner.
• Always block the computer when it has two marks in a row.
• Try to create two threats at the same time.

Frequently asked questions

Is Tic-Tac-Toe free?

Yes: Tic-Tac-Toe is free and you can play it right away in your browser, with nothing to download and no sign-up.

Can I play Tic-Tac-Toe on my phone?

Yes: Tic-Tac-Toe works on phones, tablets and computers, with your finger, the mouse or the keyboard.

Can two people play Tic-Tac-Toe?

Yes: choose “2 players” at the start and take turns on the same screen.

How do you play Tic-Tac-Toe?

Play against the computer (1 player) or with two players on the same screen (2 players). Tap an empty square to place your mark; against the computer you are ✕ and it is the circle. Three matching marks in a row win; if the grid fills up it's a draw. Against the computer the series continues until you lose: win 3 points, draw 1 point. With two players: player 1 is the blue ✕, player 2 the orange circle, taking turns; who starts changes every game, and the first to win 3 games wins the match.

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