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An introduction to playing Tic-Tac-Toe
Start Tic-Tac-Toe by looking at the playing area and its controls. 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. Read the objective before making your first input. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Try a more deliberate round
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Notice the feedback after each input.
What you are aiming for
Complete a row, column or diagonal of three marks. If the board fills without a line, the round is a draw. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Notice how the game responds to your input.
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.
Your inputs
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. Use the control method described here for this activity. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
An example before you play
Two crosses in the top row threaten a win in the remaining top-row cell. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Check the stated objective.
One detail worth checking
You cannot replace a mark that is already on the board. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
A few questions answered
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Tic-Tac-Toe?
Complete a row, column or diagonal of three marks. If the board fills without a line, the round is a draw.
Before I begin, how do I control Tic-Tac-Toe?
Here is the relevant explanation: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Tic-Tac-Toe?
Two crosses in the top row threaten a win in the remaining top-row cell.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Tic-Tac-Toe?
You cannot replace a mark that is already on the board.
When I return, what format does Tic-Tac-Toe offer?
Keep this in mind: Play using the same-device two players mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
Which play mode does Tic-Tac-Toe use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Same-device two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.