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Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe: learn through an example
Make Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe your next activity in the game library. Win three mini-boards in a row on the large board. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Check the rule that explains your first action. Look at what changes after your first action.
Same-device two players.
Something to practise
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Keep the objective visible.
Your objective
Win three mini-boards in a row on the large board. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
The steps to play
- 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.
Using the playing area
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
Work through an example
A top-right cell sends the next player to the top-right mini-board. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Verify the rule before continuing.
Watch out for this
A single local win does not finish the overall game. Check the rule before repeating the action. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Read these answers for extra help
Before I begin, what is the goal of Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe?
Keep this in mind: Win three mini-boards in a row on the large board.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe?
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
Before I begin, 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.
What should I watch out for in Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe?
A single local win does not finish the overall game.
For a quick reminder, what format does Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Same-device two players.
Before I begin, which play mode does Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Local players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.