THE PLAYBOOK · HEY172
The Tic-Tac-Toe playbook
Make Tic-Tac-Toe your next activity in the game library. Complete a row, column or diagonal of three marks. If the board fills without a line, the round is a draw. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Read the objective before making your first input. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Bring this focus to a round
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Use the example to check your reasoning.
What the game asks you to do
Complete a row, column or diagonal of three marks. If the board fills without a line, the round is a draw. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
Work through the instructions
- 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.
How to use the controls
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Use one clear input at a time.
One way to understand the rules
Two crosses in the top row threaten a win in the remaining top-row cell. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Keep the controls nearby.
Where a round can go wrong
You cannot replace a mark that is already on the board. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
If you are unsure
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Tic-Tac-Toe?
The key detail is this: Complete a row, column or diagonal of three marks. If the board fills without a line, the round is a draw.
For my first round, how do I control Tic-Tac-Toe?
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Tic-Tac-Toe?
Keep this in mind: Two crosses in the top row threaten a win in the remaining top-row cell.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Tic-Tac-Toe?
You cannot replace a mark that is already on the board.
For a quick reminder, what format does Tic-Tac-Toe offer?
Play using the same-device two players mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
As a new player, which play mode does Tic-Tac-Toe use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Same-device two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
