Tic Tac Toe Variant

🎮 How to Play

Welcome to an exciting twist on a timeless classic! In this Tic Tac Toe variant, players take turns placing their mark (X or O) on a customizable grid. The core mechanic remains simple: be the first to create a complete horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line of your symbols to win. The strategic depth comes from choosing your grid size, from the standard 3x3 to a complex 8x8 board. Each move requires foresight as you work to build your line while simultaneously blocking your opponent's attempts. Ready your strategy and claim your victory!

🕹️ Controls

This HTML5 game is designed for seamless play across all devices. The controls are intuitively simple and highly responsive.
• Primary Control: Use your mouse to click or tap directly on the desired empty square to place your mark. This is the main method of gameplay.
• Desktop: Play entirely with a mouse. Click to select and place your symbol.
• Mobile/Touchscreen: The game is fully touch-enabled. Simply tap on your chosen cell to make your move.
• There are no keyboard controls, making the game accessible and easy to pick up for everyone.

🎯 Objectives

Your primary objective is straightforward: outmaneuver your opponent to form an unbroken line of your marks. This line must match the required winning length, which is automatically set to the grid size on classic 3x3 boards but can be a shorter, strategic length (like 5-in-a-row) on larger boards. The win condition is achieving this line before your opponent can. Success hinges on a dual strategy: aggressively building your own potential lines while defensively blocking your rival’s advancing threats. Every move should bring you closer to your goal while hindering theirs.

💡 Pro Tips

Mastering the larger boards is key to dominating this Tic Tac Toe variant. Use these strategies to elevate your game.
• 🎪 Always control the center of the board, especially on larger grids. This central position offers the maximum number of potential winning directions and provides a strategic advantage.
• ⚡ Think several moves ahead. Do not just focus on your immediate line; anticipate your opponent’s next two or three moves and block their strategies before they can develop.
• 💰 On big boards, create multiple threats at once. Force your opponent into a position where they can only block one of your potential winning lines, allowing you to win with the next move.
• 🏆 Practice against different AI difficulty levels to understand advanced patterns and opening strategies that can lead to a guaranteed win.