Tic Tac Toe 2 - Strategic grid gameplay

Classic game reimagined with dynamic AI and multiplayer mode.

2.0.3 Version
4.8 Score
3M+ Downloads
Free License
3+ Content Rating

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PROS

Players can play against AI

Each game is short, suitable for playing anytime, anywhere

CONS

Lacks complex game mechanics or additional challenge elements

Too many ads affect the gaming experience

Sometimes touch clicks don't work

Tic Tac Toe is a simple yet thrilling game suitable for individuals of all ages. Participants select either an "X" or an "O" as their sign and take turns placing them on the squares of either a 3x3 or 10x10 grid. The aim is to be the first to form a continuous line of their signs horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.

Tic-Tac-Toe Strategy

When you move first, the winning strategy is to try to set up a double threat. This means having two marks in a row in two directions at once. Your opponent can only block one of them, and you'll win on the next turn. This is the only way to win against opponents who aren't completely careless about their moves.

When you move second, the best strategy is to prevent your opponent from setting up a double threat. If you can do this, you'll get a draw. In the unlikely event that your opponent makes a mistake, you can set up a double threat for the win.

How to Win Playing First (X)

While there are nine squares on the board and, thus, nine possible opening moves, we can simplify it further. The patterns on all four sides of the board are the same. So, there are really only three possible opening moves:

- A Side

- The Center

- A Corner

The winning strategy of setting up a double threat can be reached from any of the three starting moves.

1. Start on the Side

"X" can force a win by starting on the side if "O" responds with four out of the eight possible moves. If "O" plays in one of the near sides or one of the far corners, "X" is guaranteed to win.

"X" opens on the side and "O" responding with a near side, in red. "X" can then force "O" to block, shown in blue. This allows "X" to set up a double threat by playing the corner in green. "X" threatens along the diagonal and the bottom row and will win on the next turn.

"X" opens on the side and "O" responding with a far corner. "X" then forces "O" to block. "X" can set up the double threat along the middle row and the diagonal by playing the green move.

2. Start in the Center

"X" can again force a win with four out of the eight possible responses. If "O" responds with a side move, "X" can force the win by playing any corner.

"X" starts in the center and "O" playing a side. Next, "X" forces "O" to block. Then "X" plays the move in green to threaten along the diagonal and side column.

3. Start in a Corner

This is the move that puts the most pressure on an average opponent. "X" can force a win if "O" responds with seven out of the eight possible moves. If "O" takes any side or any corner, "X" wins with proper play.

"X" starts in a corner and "O" responding with a side. "X" then forces "O" to block. This leaves the move in green, which threatens along the diagonal and left column.

"X" starts in a corner and "O" responding with a corner. "X" then forces "O" to block. This leaves the move in green, which threatens along the diagonal and right column.

How to Win Playing Second (O)

It's possible to win by playing second, but your opponent will have to make a big mistake. Your first priority is not to lose. All you can do is play the best move available. At worst, this will lead to a draw.

We'll take the responses in the order above.

1. If "X" Started on the Side

"O" can get a draw by playing four of the eight possible responses: a near corner, the center, or the opposite side.

2. If "X" Started in the Center

"O" can get a draw with half of the possible moves. If "O" responds with any corner, "X" won't be able to force a win.

3. If "X" Started in a Corner

The only safe response for "O" is the center. This leads to a draw with proper play. Moving anywhere else allows "X" to force a win.

Players Feedback

- I loved😍the game tic tac toe,the graphics are excellent even the functioning of the game is best quick n active,buh I suggest that,the developer will add player name search so that u can play with ur friend more easily than playing multiplayer luckily to have who u wanted to play with n even reduce the ads traffic. Am looking forward for a reply🤔. Thank you 🙏.

- I love this game. Simple but good graphics, easy handlind. There are two areas to improve: to many forced ads what you can't remove. No option to buy full game without ads And there is not enough players around. Probably needs more promotion on app stores.

- 3 Stars since the hard mode of the COM on 3×3 does the center move trick everytime and it's so predictable along with being easily countered. 10×10 takes a long time for the COM to play and I would like it being sped up for a more fast paced kind if game.