Tic Tac Toe
Play the classic Tic Tac Toe game against an intelligent AI or challenge a friend. Three difficulty levels including unbeatable hard mode.
First Move:
Player X's Turn
Player X
0
Draws
0
Player O
0
When to Play Tic Tac Toe
Play the classic game for entertainment and strategy:
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Quick Brain Exercise
Sharpen your strategic thinking with quick Tic Tac Toe matches during breaks.
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Family Game Night
Play with friends and family using the two-player mode on the same device.
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Learning Strategy
Help children learn about strategy and turn-based games with adjustable difficulty.
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Challenge the AI
Test your skills against our unbeatable Hard mode AI and learn optimal strategies.
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Waiting Room Fun
Perfect entertainment while waiting - works offline without internet connection.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I beat the Hard mode AI?
- The Hard mode AI uses perfect strategy and is mathematically unbeatable. The best you can achieve is a draw! Try to force a tie by controlling the center and corners strategically.
- How do the difficulty levels work?
- Easy mode makes random moves. Medium mode blocks your wins and takes winning opportunities. Hard mode uses the minimax algorithm for perfect play, making it unbeatable.
- Can two players play on the same device?
- Yes! Select 'vs Player' mode to play with a friend on the same device. Take turns tapping the board, and the game tracks scores for both players.
- Does the game work offline?
- Yes! Once loaded, Tic Tac Toe works completely offline. Play anytime without an internet connection - perfect for travel or areas with poor connectivity.
- What's the best opening move?
- The center square is statistically the strongest opening move, as it's part of the most winning combinations. Corners are the second-best choice, while edges are weakest.
How to Play Tic Tac Toe
How to Play
- Choose your game mode: vs Computer or vs Player
- If playing against the computer, select a difficulty level
- Player X always goes first
- Click or tap an empty cell to place your mark
How to Win
- Get three in a row horizontally (across)
- Get three in a row vertically (down)
- Get three in a row diagonally (corner to corner)
Difficulty Levels
- Easy
- Great for beginners - the computer makes random moves
- Medium
- A balanced challenge - the computer blocks and takes wins
- Hard
- Unbeatable! Test your skills against a perfect AI
Keyboard Shortcuts
- 1-9
- Place mark in cell (numpad layout)
- Tab
- Move between cells
- Enter / Space
- Place mark in focused cell
- N
- Start new game
Strategy Tips
- Control the center square for more winning opportunities
- Take corners when available - they're part of more winning lines
- Block your opponent's winning moves
- Create a 'fork' - two ways to win at once