Tic-Tac-Toe

How to play Tic-Tac-Toe

Tic-Tac-Toe, also known as noughts and crosses or Xs and Os, is played on a 3×3 grid. Players take turns placing their mark, and the first to line up three in a row, column or diagonal wins. If all nine squares fill up first, it is a draw.

Play the computer on Easy, Medium or Unbeatable, or choose 2 players to share one device with a friend. X always moves first, so pick O if you want the computer to open. The scoreboard keeps a running tally for each opponent.

• Players 1 or 2
• Mode Against the computer, or two players on one device
• Plays on Phone, tablet and desktop
• Price Free, no sign-up

Tic-Tac-Toe rules

• Players take turns marking one empty square.
• X always moves first.
• Three of your marks in a row, column or diagonal wins.
• If all nine squares fill with no line, the game is a draw.

Controls

Click / tap

Place your mark

Arrow keys

Move between squares

Enter or Space

Play the focused square

N

Start a new round

Opponent

Easy, Medium, Unbeatable or 2 players

Tic-Tac-Toe questions