THE PLAYBOOK · 850305
How to play Tic-Tac-Toe
A round of Tic-Tac-Toe at 850305 begins with understanding the objective. Complete a row, column or diagonal of three marks. If the board fills without a line, the round is a draw. The learning focus here is read the feedback, supported by the rule notes below.
Read the feedback
Status messages explain the current state and rejected actions. Check them when an action does not behave as you expected.
Your goal
Complete a row, column or diagonal of three marks. If the board fills without a line, the round is a draw.
Step by step
- Player 1 places a cross in an empty cell.
- Player 2 places a circle in another empty cell.
- Take turns, watching both your winning opportunities and the opponent’s threats.
- The board stops accepting moves when a player wins or the game is drawn.
Controls
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
A useful example
Two crosses in the top row threaten a win in the remaining top-row cell.
Watch out for this
You cannot replace a mark that is already on the board.
Common questions
What is included in this edition?
Share one board with another player. Players alternate placing crosses and circles on a three-by-three grid.
Which controls should I use?
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
Can you show a concrete example?
Two crosses in the top row threaten a win in the remaining top-row cell.