Tic Tac Toe

Classic two-player strategy game with live statistics tracking!

How to Play Tic Tac Toe

1

Take Turns

Players alternate placing X's and O's on the 3×3 grid.

2

Get Three in a Row

Align three of your marks horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.

3

Win or Draw

First to three in a row wins! If the board fills, it's a draw.

Winning Strategies

🎯 Basic Tips

  • Control the center: The middle square gives you the most winning options
  • Watch for forks: Create two winning threats at once
  • Block opponents: Always prevent opponent's winning moves
  • Corner strategy: Corners provide more winning combinations

🧠 Advanced Tactics

  • Opening move: Start with center or corner for best advantage
  • Fork setup: Position marks to create multiple winning paths
  • Defensive play: Force opponent into predictable moves
  • Pattern recognition: Learn common winning patterns

Fun Facts About Tic Tac Toe

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Ancient Origins

Evidence of similar games dates back to ancient Egypt (1300 BCE)

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First Computer Game

One of the first video games ever created (OXO) in 1952

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Mathematical Certainty

With perfect play from both players, every game ends in a draw

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Universal Game

Played worldwide with different names: Noughts and Crosses, Xs and Os

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Solved Game

There are 255,168 possible game positions (ignoring symmetry)

Quick Gameplay

Average game length is just 5-9 moves, making it perfect for quick play