Games

Tic-Tac-Toe

About Tic-Tac-Toe

Tic-Tac-Toe is the classic three-in-a-row game on a 3 × 3 grid. Two players take turns placing X and O, and the first to complete a row, column, or diagonal wins. When the grid fills up without a line, the game is a draw.

Play a friend on the same phone or computer, or play the computer. Easy mode picks any free square, while Unbeatable plays perfect moves, so the best you can do is a draw.

Features

  • Play against a friend or the computer
  • Easy and unbeatable computer opponents
  • Choose whether you or the computer moves first
  • Highlights the winning line
  • Running score for wins, losses, and draws
  • Works with a mouse, touch screen, or keyboard

How to play

  1. Choose your opponent and, against the computer, the difficulty and who starts.
  2. Take turns placing marks by selecting an empty square.
  3. Get three in a row to win, then click any cell to play again.

Frequently asked questions

Can I beat the unbeatable computer?

No. It plays perfect moves, so the best result against it is a draw. Easy mode chooses any free square and can be beaten.

Is my score saved?

The score lasts while the page is open and resets when you reload or change the opponent. Nothing is uploaded or saved.

Can I play with the keyboard?

Yes. Move between squares with Tab or the arrow keys and press Enter or Space to place your mark.

Can I play online against someone else?

No. Friend mode is for two people sharing one device; there is no online multiplayer.

Get three in a row before your opponent. Play a friend on the same device or take on the computer.

Board

Your turn. You are X.

Game settings

Opponent
Difficulty
First move

Changing a setting starts a new game.

You
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Computer
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Draws
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