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Tic-Tac-Toe with a splash of masti

The classic three-in-a-row game in a minute or less. Play the computer on Easy, Medium or Hard (Hard never loses), or pass the phone to a friend. Instead of X and O, you play with koi, turtles, tigers and peacocks.

Tic-Tac-Toe Water theme: koi and turtle pieces with a winning line Tic-Tac-Toe Forest theme: tiger and elephant pieces on a wooden board, three tigers in a row
Players2
Game time1-2 minutes
ModesAgainst the computer (Easy, Medium, Hard) · With a friend on one phone
ThemesClassic, Water, Forest
PriceFree
Real moneyNever
How to play

Tic-Tac-Toe rules

  1. Two players take turns placing one piece in an empty square of the 3 x 3 board.
  2. Get three of your pieces in a row: across, down or diagonally, and you win.
  3. If all nine squares fill up with no row of three, the game is a draw.
  4. The first player changes every round, so both players get to start.
Tips

How to win more often

  • Take the centre when you can: it is part of four different lines.
  • Corners next. A corner is part of three lines, an edge only two.
  • Make two threats at once. If you line up two different rows of two, your opponent can only block one.
  • Always block when your opponent has two in a row.

Playing against the computer? If you make a mistake, you can watch a short ad to undo your last move. It is always your choice.

Tic-Tac-Toe questions

How do you win Tic-Tac-Toe?

Place three of your pieces in a row, across, down or diagonally, before your opponent does.

Can you beat the computer on Hard?

No. On Hard the computer plays perfectly, so the best you can get is a draw. Try Easy or Medium to win.

Who goes first in Tic-Tac-Toe?

The first player changes every round, so each player gets to start in turn.

What is the best first move in Tic-Tac-Toe?

The centre or a corner. Both give you the most ways to make three in a row.

Is PlayZoneMasti Tic-Tac-Toe free, and does it use real money?

It is free and never uses real money: no deposits, no cash prizes, no betting.

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