Ultimate Tic Tac Toe

Nine boards in one. Every move picks your opponent's next board.

Players: 1–2 players
Time: 5–20 min
Ages: 8+
Where: Same room or online
You need: Nothing but this page

How to play Ultimate Tic Tac Toe

1The board is a big 3×3 grid, and every square holds its own small game of tic tac toe.
2X goes first and can play in any small board.
3Where you play inside a small board sends your opponent to the matching small board. Play in a top-right square, and they must play in the top-right board.
4Win a small board with three in a row to claim it. If you're sent to a board that's already won or full, you can play anywhere.
5Claim three small boards in a row to win the whole game.

Opponent

X: 0
O: 0
Draws: 0

X's turn

X goes first: play anywhere

The square you pick sends your opponent to the matching board. Win three boards in a row to win.

Variations

Pen and paper: draw the big grid with small grids inside and play exactly the same way.

Tips

Think about where you're sending your opponent, not just where you're playing. A great move that sends them to a board they can win is a bad move.

Great for

With Friends Family Night Multiplayer

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