How to play Tic-Tac-Toe
Get three of your marks in a row — across, down or diagonally. X always moves first.
- Classic: 3×3 against the computer (Easy, Medium or Impossible — perfect minimax play, the best you can do is draw) or against a friend.
- Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe: nine small boards inside a big one. The cell you play in a small board sends your opponent to the matching small board (play in the top-right cell → opponent must play in the top-right board). Win a small board with three in a row to claim it; win three small boards in a row to win the game. If you are sent to a board that is already won or full, you may play in any open board. Playable boards are highlighted.
Controls
Tap or click an empty cell, or use keys 1–9 (numeric keypad layout) in classic mode. Undo takes back your last move; choose X or O with Play as.
Tips
In classic, take the centre or a corner and look for forks (two threats at once). In Ultimate, think about where your move sends your opponent — avoid sending them to a board they can win.
About this tic tac toe vs computer
Classic X and O vs the computer or a friend, plus Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe. Play Tic-Tac-Toe free in your browser on desktop, tablet or phone. It works offline once loaded — perfect for travel. Your progress and best scores are saved on your device. Popular searches: ultimate tic tac toe, tic tac toe 2 player.
Tic-Tac-Toe FAQ
Is Tic-Tac-Toe free to play?
Yes. Tic-Tac-Toe is completely free on GamesVora. There is nothing to download or install and you don't need an account.
Can I play Tic-Tac-Toe offline?
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Does Tic-Tac-Toe work on mobile phones and tablets?
Yes. Tic-Tac-Toe works in any modern browser on Android phones, iPhones, iPads, tablets, laptops and desktop computers, with touch, mouse and keyboard controls.
Is my progress saved?
Your settings, best scores and statistics are saved in your browser on this device. Clearing your browser data will reset them.
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