The following slides overview how to play the game Tic-tac-toe. This guide has been created with the intent as serving as a Docfix sample.

Overview

Tic-tac-toe requires two people and a surface to play on, such as paper or a whiteboard. Gameplay occurs within a 3x3 grid, where each player uses a unique symbol, and the objective is to get three of their symbols in a row within the grid.

Player Description

Two players play tic-tac-toe. Each is assigned a unique symbol: X for player one, and O for player two.

Grid

Tic-tac-toe is played on a 3x3 grid. The following figure depicts the grid, and a slight variation of the grid. Both can be used for gameplay.

Tic-tac-toe grid
Standard 3x3 grid for tic-tac-toe

Objective

The goal is to get three of your symbols in a row—horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.

Tic-tac-toe grid
Player 2 victory with three O symbols in a row diagonally

Game Procedure

  1. Player one places an X anywhere in the grid.
  2. Player two places an O in any empty spots within the grid.
  3. Player one places a second X in any vacant spot in the grid.
  4. Turns alternate until there is a win or tie.

Outcomes

A game ends in a win when there are 3 unique symbols in a row. A game ends in a draw if there are no spaces left, and neither player has placed three symbols in a row.

Tic-tac-toe outcomes
Standard 3x3 grid for tic-tac-toe

Example Game Progression

Tic-tac-toe grid
Each figure represents a turn. Green spaces represent the symbol placement of that turn.

Play Tic-Tac-Toe

Player X's turn