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Gameplay

Welcome to Ultra Tic Tac Toe! This is an upgraded version of the classic Tic Tac Toe game, with some innovative rules that make the game more strategic and challenging. Below are the detailed rules of Ultra Tic Tac Toe:

Game Overview

Ultra Tic Tac Toe is a multi-stage Tic Tac Toe game played across multiple boards. In this game, players take turns playing on different boards, and the outcome of each board affects the selection of the next board. The game continues until one player wins the majority of the boards, adding layers of strategy and excitement.

Basic Rules

1. Board Setup:

  • At the beginning of the game, there are multiple Tic Tac Toe boards, all in an empty state.

  • Players take turns making moves on the boards until one of the boards is completed.

2. Move Rules:

  • Players take turns choosing an unfinished board and making a move on it.

  • Each board follows the traditional Tic Tac Toe rules: a player wins by getting three in a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally).

3. Board Completion and Selection:

  • When a player wins on a board or it ends in a draw, that board is considered completed.

  • The next player then selects an unfinished board to continue the game.

4. Winning the Game:

  • The game continues until all boards are completed.

  • The player who wins the majority of the boards is declared the overall winner.

##Detailed Explanation

1. Board Selection Strategy:

  • Players need to consider an overall strategy when selecting boards. For example, choosing a board where the opponent has an advantage might help reduce their scoring opportunities.

2.Draw Situation:

  • If all boards are completed and both players have won the same number of boards, the game ends in a draw.

Winning

A player wins by having three of their symbols aligned in a row, column, or diagonal. Below are examples of winning boards and a draw (cat's game). It is the same for both the small board and the whole board:

Row win for X

Col 1 Col 2 Col 3
X X X
O - -
- - -

Column win for O

Col 1 Col 2 Col 3
O - -
O X -
O X -

Diagonal win for X

Col 1 Col 2 Col 3
X - O
- X O
- - X

Cat's Game (Draw)

Col 1 Col 2 Col 3
X O X
O X X
O X O

Game Objective

The goal of the game is to win as many boards as possible to secure overall victory. Each board's outcome can influence the final result, so players need to carefully plan each move to gain an advantage across the different boards.

We hope you enjoy the unique charm of Ultra Tic Tac Toe and experience the multi-layered strategic challenge it offers!