Tic Tac Toe Free : Multiplayer description

Childhood is never complete without playing games. Games can be anywhere from actual simulation, use of toys and even with the use of paper and pencil, children can actually enjoy a game or two.

One of the famous paper and pencil game is the tic tac toe. I can still remember playing it in my elementary years and even now that I am already a parent myself. It can turn one boring afternoon into a fun filled one. The concept of game is very simple. X and O are used by two players who take turns in marking 3x3 grids. The player who succeeds in making the first three straight marks diagonally, horizontally or vertically wins the game. It may sound simple but there are 255, 168 winning moved which a player can make. Now that's really a lot. Simple games can be very tricky at times.

Tic tac toehas been widely played all over the world. Young children and adult alike play this game for recreation or even on contests. Several people believe that by playing this game; children are encouraged to this more thus, increasing their mental capacity and performance.

The origins of tic tac toe can be traced from the 1st Century BC. This is during the height of the Roman Empire. Over the years, tic tac toe has developed from a simple yet brain twisting game to more complex ones. Several versions and alterations on the games rules have been made. From the usual 3x3 grid, 4x4 and 5x5 grids have also been introduced. A video game or more appropriately, video games have also been made which made this game available to video and online gamers. If you visit the toy section of shopping centres, you will see board games which are similar to tic tac toe. This can attest to how well loved the game is.

To those who love online gaming, online tutorial sessions are available if you want to ace the game and increase your chances of winning. The online game is not just about thinking of how to make winning moves but combating the opponents winning moves as well. This means that a player must focus well on the game and watch out for the opponents' moves.

Many people believe tic tac toe is not just a simple game but a mental exercise as well that's the reason why they take tic tac toe seriously.

Fritz Gleyo enjoys playing Tic Tac Toe and other puzzle games. With this article, he wants to re-spark the flare for classic video games.
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