The game guide
What are the rules of tic tac toe?
Noughts and crosses meets a neon universe. Play a quick round against the computer, then invite friends to the same team for duels, spectators and a shared chat. Two players on this device, no account needed.
Rules
Take turns placing X or O in an empty square of the 3 × 3 board. The first player to line up three symbols horizontally, vertically or diagonally wins. A full board without a line is a draw.
Solo
Start against the computer without an account. Choose Easy or Normal and play directly in your browser, with nothing to install.
Duel
Two ready players are drawn for a duel. Waiting players keep their place.
Tournament
2–16 players, single elimination. Each move has 30 seconds; running out of time loses the match. After two draws, play on a 4 × 4 board with three in a row and 20 seconds per move. Another draw starts a new round with the other player going first.
Tips
Look for a winning move
Before every move, check whether you can finish a line of three.
Block the next threat
If your opponent has two symbols in a line, protect the remaining square unless you can win immediately.
Create two threats
The centre and corners can help build a fork: two possible winning lines your opponent cannot block with one move.
Play with friends
Two players on this device, no account needed. Sign in to create or join a team. Share its link, six-character code or QR code. Up to 16 members can play or watch; two ready players are drawn for each duel.
There is no global leaderboard or cash prize. After a duel, mark yourself ready again to join the next round.
Back to the gameQuestions
Can I play tic tac toe for free without an account?
Start against the computer without an account. Choose Easy or Normal and play directly in your browser, with nothing to install. Two players on this device, no account needed.
How do I play tic tac toe online with a friend?
Sign in to create or join a team. Share its link, six-character code or QR code. Up to 16 members can play or watch; two ready players are drawn for each duel.
Does the game work on mobile and with a keyboard?
On mobile, tap an empty square. On desktop, click or use the arrow keys to move between available squares, then Enter or Space to play. Enable music with the sound button.
What are the rules of tic tac toe?
Take turns placing X or O in an empty square of the 3 × 3 board. The first player to line up three symbols horizontally, vertically or diagonally wins. A full board without a line is a draw.
How does a group tournament work?
2–16 players, single elimination. Each move has 30 seconds; running out of time loses the match. After two draws, play on a 4 × 4 board with three in a row and 20 seconds per move. Another draw starts a new round with the other player going first.
