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Play · Logic

Noughts and Crosses

Play noughts and crosses (tic-tac-toe) against the computer at three levels. Easy plays at random, Medium blocks and wins when it can, and Hard never loses. A win scores 3 points and a draw scores 1, so keep your total as high as you can.

Noughts and Crosses

Play X against the computer. A win scores 3 points and a draw scores 1.

Computer level

How to play

  1. Choose a level and press Play.
  2. Tap a square to place your X.
  3. Get three in a row before the computer does.

Tips

  • Take the centre square first.
  • Look for moves that make two threats at once.
  • On Hard the best you can do is draw, so aim not to lose.

Questions

Can I beat the Hard level?

No. The computer plays perfectly, so the best result is a draw.

Is it free?

Yes. It runs in your browser with no sign-up.

What is the difference between the levels?

Easy picks squares at random, Medium blocks and wins, and Hard looks ahead to the end of the game.

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