Printable tic-tac-toe
One page with 12 tic-tac-toe grids and a scoreboard at the bottom. Print it, grab a pencil and play 12 games in a row.
Preview of the printable sheet: Tic-tac-toe
In the print window, set the paper to A4 or Letter and the scale to 100%.
- 1 sheet of paper
- A pencil or pen for each player
How do I print tic-tac-toe sheets?
This page has one printable sheet with 12 tic-tac-toe grids and a scoreboard at the bottom. Two players use a pencil or pen: one draws X, the other draws O, and the first to make a line of three matching marks wins. After the 12 grids, whoever won more games wins the sheet.
How to set up
- Print the sheet at 100% scale (or Fit to page on Letter paper).
- Decide who plays X and who plays O.
- Use one grid per game, in number order.
- After each game, add a tally mark to the scoreboard: X, O or tie.
How to play tic-tac-toe
- The game is for two people. One draws X and the other draws O.
- X starts the first game. In the next game, the other player starts.
- On your turn, draw your mark in one empty square. Each grid has 9 squares.
- You cannot mark a taken square or erase a mark.
- The first player to make a line of three equal marks wins: across, down or diagonally.
- If all 9 squares are full and nobody made a line, the game is a tie.
- After the 12 grids, add up the scoreboard. The player with more wins takes the sheet.
Tips to play better
- Starting in the center or in a corner gives you more ways to make a line.
- If your opponent has two marks in a line and the third square is empty, block it right away.
- Try to create two threats at once. Your opponent can only block one.
- When both players make no mistakes, the game always ends in a tie.
Frequently asked questions
Who goes first in tic-tac-toe?
By custom, X goes first. To keep it fair, switch who starts in every game.
Can you always win at tic-tac-toe?
No. If both players make no mistakes, the game always ends in a tie. You win when your opponent gets distracted.
What is a tie in tic-tac-toe?
A tie happens when all 9 squares are full and nobody made a line of three marks. It is also called a draw or a cat's game.
Can I play without printing?
Yes. The site has tic-tac-toe you can play right in the browser, with a friend or against the computer.
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