Neon Tic Tac Toe
Place your marks on a glowing grid to get three in a row before the computer does.
How to play
- Wait for your turn to begin.
- Select any empty cell on the 3x3 grid.
- Watch the computer place its O in response.
- Try to line up three Xs in a row.
- Block the computer if it gets two Os in a line.
Controls
- Touch
- Tap an empty cell to place your X.
- Keyboard
- Not supported.
- Mouse
- Click an empty cell to place your X.
More about this game
Neon Tic Tac Toe brings the classic paper-and-pencil game to a glowing cyberpunk grid. Your goal is to place three of your marks in a row horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. You take turns against a computer opponent that responds after a short 520-millisecond delay. The round ends when either side connects three marks, triggering a flashing win animation, or when the 9-cell board fills up in a draw. You can track your ongoing score against the computer across multiple rounds, resetting only when you refresh.
Tips
- Take the center square early if it is available, as it connects to the most possible winning lines.
- Watch the computer carefully; on expert difficulty, it uses a minimax strategy and will never make a mistake.
- If you are forced to go second, focus on blocking the computer's first few moves to force a draw.
Questions
Can I change the difficulty?
Yes, the game supports easy, balanced, and expert computer modes. On easy, the computer picks random spots, while expert plays perfectly.
Who goes first?
By default, you start the game as X. However, the settings allow you to switch the starting player to the computer.
How do I reset the score?
The score tracks your wins and the computer's wins continuously. To reset the score to zero, you need to refresh the page.