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How to play Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe
Choose a round of Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe and settle into its rules. Win three mini-boards in a row on the large board. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Same-device two players.
Review a difficult moment
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Win three mini-boards in a row on the large board. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
Step by step
- Play inside the required mini-board.
- Your selected square sends the opponent to the corresponding mini-board.
- A closed required board permits play in any open board.
- Win local boards, then a large-board line.
Controls
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Use the control method described here for this activity. A new-round button replaces the current round.
A useful example
A top-right cell sends the next player to the top-right mini-board. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Take a moment to compare.
Watch out for this
A single local win does not finish the overall game. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Common questions
What is the goal of Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe?
Win three mini-boards in a row on the large board.
On this playing page, how do I control Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe?
Keep this in mind: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
When I return, what example helps explain Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe?
Keep this in mind: A top-right cell sends the next player to the top-right mini-board.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe?
For clarity: A single local win does not finish the overall game.
For my first round, what format does Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe offer?
The key detail is this: Same-device two players.
While reading the Guide, which play mode does Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Local players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.