Play Numerical tic tac toe free

How to play

How to play Numerical

1. 1

   The odd player holds 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 and moves first. The even player holds 2, 4, 6 and 8.

2. 2

   On your turn put one of your remaining numbers in any empty square. Each number gets used once.

3. 3

   Complete a row, column or diagonal that adds to exactly 15 and you win, whoever placed the other two numbers.

4. 4

   Fill all nine squares without a line of 15 and it is a draw.

Strategy

What actually wins games

• The 5 is the strongest number on the board. In the magic square it sits dead centre, part of every line that reaches 15.

• Keep track of what your opponent has left. A threat is empty if the number they need is already spent.

• Watch lines you did not start. You can win on a line where they placed two of the three numbers.