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Tic-Tac-Toe: what to know before playing
Try Tic-Tac-Toe at your own pace and keep its objective in view. 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. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Bring this focus to a round
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Use the example to check your reasoning.
What counts as success
Complete a row, column or diagonal of three marks. If the board fills without a line, the round is a draw. Read that aim before choosing your first action. The example below illustrates a decision.
A walkthrough of the rules
- 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.
Choosing and moving on screen
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. Use the control method described here for this activity. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
One way to understand the rules
Two crosses in the top row threaten a win in the remaining top-row cell. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Keep the controls nearby.
One detail worth checking
You cannot replace a mark that is already on the board. Check the rule before repeating the action. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
A few questions answered
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Tic-Tac-Toe?
Keep this in mind: Complete a row, column or diagonal of three marks. If the board fills without a line, the round is a draw.
For this browser game, how do I control Tic-Tac-Toe?
The key detail is this: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Tic-Tac-Toe?
Keep this in mind: Two crosses in the top row threaten a win in the remaining top-row cell.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Tic-Tac-Toe?
You cannot replace a mark that is already on the board.
What format does Tic-Tac-Toe offer?
The key detail is this: Play using the same-device two players mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
For this browser game, 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.