Tic-Tac-Toe

How to play

• Two players share one device. Take turns tapping an empty square—X goes first, then O.
• First to place three in a row horizontally, vertically, or diagonally wins.
• If every square is filled with no winner, the game is a draw.
• Press Restart to clear the board and play again.

Game description

Tic-Tac-Toe is one of the oldest grid games still played everywhere. Two marks—X and O—take turns filling a three-by-three board. Place three of your symbol in a straight line across a row, down a column, or through a diagonal and you win the round. If all nine squares fill without a line forming, the match ends in a draw. The rules fit in a single breath, yet each turn still rewards attention: you must notice when your opponent is one move from victory, block that threat, and leave yourself a path to your own winning trio. Even sharp players revisit the same ideas—claim the center when it helps, watch corners before a fork appears, and accept a tie when both sides defend well. Because only empty cells accept a tap, every choice stays final until Restart.

Two players share one device, ideal for pass-and-play on a couch, at a desk, or while waiting in line. X opens first; the status message above the grid shows whose turn is active so neither player takes a move out of order. Tap an empty square on your turn, keep trading places until someone completes a line or the board settles as a tie. Press Restart to wipe the grid instantly and begin a fresh rematch. Younger players pick up in minutes, while older rivals compete for clean wins instead of sloppy draws. Bright, readable tiles suit shared screens perfectly. There is nothing to install: open the page whenever you want an honest head-to-head on a classic board. No downloads, accounts, or waiting required.

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