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Noughts and crosses
Three in a row — you vs a browser opponent.
Play Tic-Tac-Toe on this page
Your turn (X)
Noughts and crosses is tic-tac-toe: three in a row on a 3×3. You are X. The browser plays O.
About Tic-Tac-Toe
Tic-tac-toe (noughts and crosses) is the 3×3 alignment game. Get three of your marks in a line — row, column, or diagonal — before the opponent does. Perfect play draws. This page lets you play against a lightweight computer so you can actually finish a round without a second person.
How to play Tic-Tac-Toe
- You are X and go first.
- Tap an empty cell to place your mark.
- The computer answers as O.
- Three in a row wins. A full board with no line is a draw.
Tips
- Take the center when you can.
- Block a fork (two threats) immediately.
Tic-Tac-Toe FAQ
- Can two humans play?
- This board is you vs the computer. For pass-and-play, just… use paper. The SEO page is here so people can play instantly.