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Play Tic-Tac-Toe with the rules at hand
Read the aim of Tic-Tac-Toe, then make your first move. Complete a row, column or diagonal of three marks. If the board fills without a line, the round is a draw. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
A small practice goal
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Refer to the controls when needed.
What you need to achieve
Complete a row, column or diagonal of three marks. If the board fills without a line, the round is a draw. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Check the rules when you are unsure.
How a round unfolds
- Player 1 places a cross in an empty cell.
- Player 2 places a circle in another empty cell.
- Take turns, watching both your winning opportunities and the opponent’s threats.
- The board stops accepting moves when a player wins or the game is drawn.
Input guidance
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. Read a button’s label before selecting it. A new-round button replaces the current round.
Work through an example
Two crosses in the top row threaten a win in the remaining top-row cell. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Keep this in mind
You cannot replace a mark that is already on the board. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Common questions
On this playing page, what is the goal of Tic-Tac-Toe?
Here is the relevant explanation: Complete a row, column or diagonal of three marks. If the board fills without a line, the round is a draw.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Tic-Tac-Toe?
Keep this in mind: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Tic-Tac-Toe?
For clarity: Two crosses in the top row threaten a win in the remaining top-row cell.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Tic-Tac-Toe?
You cannot replace a mark that is already on the board.
For this browser game, what format does Tic-Tac-Toe offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Play using the same-device two players mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
While reading the Guide, which play mode does Tic-Tac-Toe use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Same-device two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.