THE PLAYBOOK · 06HC
Making your first moves in Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe
Try Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Win three mini-boards in a row on the large board. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Same-device two players.
Try a more deliberate round
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Use the example to check your reasoning.
The objective of a round
Win three mini-boards in a row on the large board. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Keep the controls in easy reach.
Start here and follow along
- 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.
Input guidance
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Use the control method described here for this activity. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
Put the rules into context
A top-right cell sends the next player to the top-right mini-board. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Keep the game’s format in mind.
A useful caution
A single local win does not finish the overall game. Compare the situation with the worked example. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Answers about the rules and controls
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe?
The key detail is this: Win three mini-boards in a row on the large board.
While reading the Guide, 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.
As a new player, what example helps explain Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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?
A single local win does not finish the overall game.
While reading the Guide, what format does Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe offer?
Keep this in mind: Same-device two players.
For this browser game, which play mode does Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Local players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.