Strategy game
Chinese Tic-Tac-Toe.
MediumTres en raya with a twist: answer a Chinese question correctly to earn a move, then place your mark. Get three in a row before the computer — vocabulary wins you moves, strategy wins the game.
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How to play
- It's your turn: a Chinese question appears — pick the correct translation to earn a move.
- Answer correctly and you may tap any empty square to place your ✕; answer wrong and you forfeit the move to the computer.
- The computer (◯) plays back, trying to win or block you.
- Get three of your marks in a row — across, down or diagonally — to beat the computer. Fill the board with no line for a draw.
Questions
Is this Chinese tic-tac-toe free?
Yes — it plays in your browser with no sign-up. Sign in only if you want to save the words to your review deck and track your best score.
How is it different from normal tic-tac-toe?
You can only place a mark after answering a Chinese vocabulary question correctly — so it rewards both quick recall and good board strategy. It's known in Chinese as tres en raya.
Can I make the computer easier or harder?
Yes — the computer's skill is adjustable, so it can play a near-perfect game or make beatable mistakes.
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