Is Tic Tac Toe the same as Noughts and Crosses?
Yes! Tic Tac Toe is the American name for the same game Britons call Noughts and Crosses. The rules are identical.
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The classic X vs O game. Play against a friend or challenge the computer.
Tic Tac Toe (also known as Noughts and Crosses) is one of the world's most recognisable games. Place your X or O on the 3×3 grid and be the first to line up three in a row. It's quick, it's classic — and surprisingly strategic once the computer stops letting you win.
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Tic Tac Toe is available in the free Applaa desktop app alongside 30+ other games, AI tutoring, and a full UK exam revision toolkit.
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- 1Choose to play as X or O (X always goes first).
- 2Click or tap any empty square to place your symbol.
- 3Get three of your symbols in a row — horizontally, vertically or diagonally — to win.
- 4If all nine squares are filled with no winner, the game is a draw.
- 5Try to win in as few moves as possible to achieve a perfect score!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you always win at Tic Tac Toe?
If both players play perfectly, every game is a draw. The first player (X) has a slight advantage — a perfect X player cannot lose. A perfect computer opponent will always draw or win against a human opponent.
What age is Tic Tac Toe for?
Tic Tac Toe is perfect for ages 4 and up. It's one of the best introductory strategy games for young children, teaching turn-taking and basic planning.
How do I beat the Tic Tac Toe computer?
On easy mode, aim for corners and centre. On hard mode, a perfect computer will always draw — your goal becomes surviving rather than winning.