Tic Tac Toe Game
Play noughts and crosses against the computer on a 3 by 3 grid.
Quick answer: enter your details below and click Start a Game — your result appears instantly, right here in your browser. Nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.
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How to use
- Choose who moves first.
- Click Start a Game.
- In the browser, tap a square to place your X.
- Block the computer's O while lining up three of your own.
About this tool
You play X and the computer plays O on a classic 3 by 3 grid. Get three of your marks in a row, column, or diagonal to win, and block the computer before it does the same. In the browser the board is fully clickable: tap a square to place your X and the computer answers straight away.
Frequently asked questions
Can tic tac toe always end in a draw?
With perfect play from both sides it does, which is why the fun is in spotting the opponent's slip before they spot yours.
What is the best first move?
The centre is the strongest opening square, since it belongs to four winning lines at once.