Same device
Sit together and take turns on a phone, tablet, or computer. The highlighted player shows whose move comes next.
Play on one device ↗THREE IN A ROW. ONE MORE ROUND.
Play Tic Tac Toe.
A small board.
A friendly rivalry.
Ivory crosses, terracotta rings, and your next clever move. Pull up a seat, bring a friend, and make three in a row.
- Free to playNo account needed
- Made for twoOne device or one link
- One simple goalThree in a row
A classic, made for two.
Share a screen or invite a friend to your private table.
Simple moves. Small surprises.
Take turns placing X and O in an empty square.
Make your three.
A row, a column, or a diagonal wins the round.
Tic Tac Toe, with a little warmth
Nine squares. Two players. One line to make. Tic Tac Toe — also called noughts and crosses — is a quick game of spotting opportunities and blocking your opponent. Our table pairs a wooden board with ivory crosses and terracotta rings.
Open a free Tic Tac Toe game and start playing together in your browser. No account or installation is needed.
One screen or one invitation
A friend online
Choose “Play with a friend” and send the private invitation. The host plays X; the first friend to join plays O.
Create an invitation ↗Local moves save in this browser when storage is available. Online, return with the same browser and invitation to recover your seat. Both players must be connected to move. Inactive rooms expire after seven days.
How to play Tic Tac Toe
- X makes the first move. Tap or click any empty square to place a cross.
- Take turns. O places a ring, then X plays again. A square can hold only one piece.
- Make a line of three. Three of your own pieces in a row, column, or diagonal win immediately. Winning squares light up.
- A full board can be a draw. If all nine squares are occupied and neither player has a line, the round ends in a draw.
- Play again. Start a new round on the same table. X goes first again. Online, both players must agree to clear the board.
Mouse, touch, or keyboard. Tap an empty square, or use Tab to focus a square and Enter or Space to place your piece.
Think one move ahead
Look for a finish
If you already have two pieces on a line and the third square is empty, take it. Before making another plan, check whether you can win this turn.
Watch your friend’s line
Two opposing pieces with a gap between them are just as dangerous as two side by side. Check the rows, columns, and both diagonals.
Find two possibilities
A move that opens two different winning lines gives your friend a difficult choice. The center and corners can help you build those opportunities.
A few questions before your first move
Is Tic Tac Toe free?
Yes. Shared-device games and private online rooms are free, with no account required.
Can I play with a friend by link?
Yes. Press “Play with a friend,” copy the invitation, and send it to your opponent. They should open it in their own browser to join as O.
Who goes first?
X starts every round. On one device, Player 1 is X. Online, the person who creates the room is X.
Can I play against the computer?
This game is for two people: share one device or invite your friend online.
What happens if I refresh?
A local game restores from this browser’s saved moves when storage is available. Online, the server keeps your board, and the same browser restores your seat. Clearing site storage removes your local save and online seat credentials.
Can either player reset an online round?
Either player can request a new round, but both must agree before the board is cleared.