StrongPeeps - Super Tic-Tac-Toe

Super Tic-Tac-Toe

Summary

A mega twist on the classic game! Super Tic-Tac-Toe is like playing Tic-Tac-Toe inside another Tic-Tac-Toe game. Win small boards to win the big board! It’s a fun challenge of strategy and thinking ahead.

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Instructions

Download and print the Super Tic-Tac-Toe board. The board has 9 small Tic-Tac-Toe grids arranged in a larger 3x3 grid.

One player is X, the other is O.
The first player can play in any square on any small grid.
The square you pick determines which small grid your opponent must play in next (example: if you place your mark in the top-right square of a small grid, your opponent must play in the top-right small grid on their next turn).
If the required small grid is already won or full, the player can play in any grid.
To win a small grid, get three in a row inside it.
To win the whole game, win three small grids in a row on the big board!

It’s Tic-Tac-Toe times 9 — full of fun and strategy!

Variations

Timed Moves

Use a timer for each move (10–20 seconds). Adds excitement and encourages quick thinking!

Team Play

Form teams (parent + child vs. another team). Take turns making moves and discussing strategy.

Color-Coded Play

Instead of X’s and O’s, use two different colored markers for your moves.

Theme Play

Let kids pick fun symbols or stickers for their marks (stars vs. hearts, cats vs. dogs, etc.).

Tournament Mode

Play best out of 3 or 5 games. Keep a score sheet to crown the Super Tic-Tac-Toe champion!