Tic Tac Toe

Get three in a row against the computer — Easy, Medium, or unbeatable Hard.

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How to play Tic Tac Toe

You are X and always move first; the computer is O. Click any empty square to place your mark. Get three of your marks in a row — horizontally, vertically, or diagonally — before the computer does.

  • Easy plays randomly, Medium blocks your wins, and Hard is unbeatable — the best you can do is a draw.
  • Use New game to start over at any time.

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Tic Tac Toe — frequently asked questions

Can you beat the computer at Tic Tac Toe?

On Easy and Medium, yes. On Hard the computer plays perfectly, so the best possible result is a draw.

Is Tic Tac Toe free to play?

Yes — it is completely free, with no download and no sign-up.

How do you always win or draw at Tic Tac Toe?

Take the center or a corner first, always block the opponent’s two-in-a-row, and look for moves that create two threats at once.

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