Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe

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Mute

Welcome to the world of Ultimate Tic Tac Toe! This version keeps the simple rules of classic tic tac toe but adds a much bigger board and many more strategic options. Every game feels exciting, and the outcome is much harder to predict.

History

Ultimate Tic Tac Toe was created as a more advanced version of the classic game, which always ends in a draw if both players play perfectly. No one knows exactly who invented it. The game started spreading online in the early 2000s on forums and websites about logic games. Today, it is still quite popular.

How to Play

The Game Board

In the Ultimate version, the board is much larger. In regular tic tac toe, the board has 3x3 cells. In Ultimate Tic Tac Toe, the main board is made up of 9 smaller 3x3 boards. That means there are 81 cells in total instead of just 9 in the classic version.

Ultimate Tic Tac Toe board layout

How Do You Make a Move?

Players can only make a move in active boards. Which boards are active? It depends on your opponent’s last move. For example, if your opponent played in the ninth cell (left column, top row), then your next move must be inside the first small board.

First move example in Ultimate Tic Tac Toe

Important! There is one exception: if your opponent sends you to a small board that has already been won or is completely full, you can play in any free cell on the main board.

How to Win

To win the game, you need to win three small boards in a row on the large board: horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.

Winning combination in Ultimate Tic Tac Toe

If the entire main board is filled with Xs and Os and no player has three small boards in a row, the game ends in a draw.

Game Modes

The game is specially designed for two players. So, in Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe online game, players can compete against each other or against a computer opponent, making the game perfect for socializing with family or friends, as well as for individual relaxation or strategic skills training.

Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe with friends or against the computer

Advantages of the Game

Comparison of Classic and Ultimate

Parameter Classic Tic-Tac-Toe Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe
Board Size 3x3 9x9 (3x3 boards of 3x3)
Number of Players 2 2
How to Play Players take turns placing X or O in the free cells. Players take turns placing X or O on one of the 9 small boards. The choice of board for the next move depends on the move of the previous player.
Objective of the Game Arrange 3 of your symbols in a row vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. Win on three 3x3 boards by arranging symbols using the same logic as in the classic version.
Difficulty Simple High, requires strategic thinking and planning.
Duration of the Game Short (a few minutes) Longer, depends on the strategic thinking of the players.
Variability Limited High, due to the complexity and size of the board.
Level of Engagement Low, suitable for quick games High, requires attention and a strategic approach.
Suitable for Quick entertaining games; for children and adults. Longer gaming sessions; for lovers of strategic and intellectual games.

Conclusion

Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe is not just a game; it's a super cool opportunity to rethink and immerse oneself in a completely new world of a familiar classic.

If you want to learn more about the mega tic-tac-toe game, welcome to our Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe Rules page!

And if you're already confident in your abilities, try playing right now!

Frequently Asked Questions

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What happens if you win a small board?

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What happens if a small board ends in a draw?

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What is more important: winning the center or a corner on the main board?

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