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How to play Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe
Bring your attention to one round of Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe. Win three mini-boards in a row on the large board. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Begin with the local players mode shown on the page. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Same-device two players.
Make the controls familiar
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Win three mini-boards in a row on the large board. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Notice how the game responds to your input.
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. Use one clear input at a time.
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. Check the stated objective.
Watch out for this
A single local win does not finish the overall game. Compare the situation with the worked example. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Common questions
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe?
For clarity: Win three mini-boards in a row on the large board.
How do I control Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe?
For clarity: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
As a new player, 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.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe?
Keep this in mind: A single local win does not finish the overall game.
As a new player, what format does Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe offer?
The key detail is this: Same-device two players.
Before I begin, which play mode does Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Local players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.