Tic Tac Toe

Play noughts and crosses against Puzzade. You're X and you always move first. Easy mode plays random moves, medium takes a winning move or blocks yours when it can, and hard plays perfectly — it can't be beaten, so a draw is the best result. Your wins, losses and draws are tallied in your browser, so you can see how you're doing over time. Free, no login, no download.

1. Pick a difficulty: easy, medium or hard.
2. Tap a square to place your X. Puzzade replies with an O.
3. Get three in a row — across, down or diagonally — to win.
4. If all nine squares fill with no line, it's a draw.

Can you beat the computer on hard?

No. Hard mode plays perfect Tic Tac Toe, so the best you can do is draw. Medium and easy can both be beaten.

Who goes first?

You do. You're always X and always make the first move.

Is Tic Tac Toe free to play?

Yes. It's free in your browser on desktop or mobile — no login and no download.

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