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Is it possible to always end in a tie?

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Yes. Two good players playing perfect games will end in a tie every time.

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How often will putting your X or O in the center cause you to win and same for corners?

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It really depends on your opponent. Most people are quick-minded enough to play anybody to a draw.

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Can I try to make my opponent mad until he or she makes a wrong, fatal move?

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You could, but it's not good sportsmanship.

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Can you do a 1000x1000?

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You can, but it would take a really long time. Try starting with a more manageable grid.

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Shouldn't we start other than in the middle, because the they will see our tricks every time?

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You could, but starting anywhere else would severely reduce your chance of winning.

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What if they start somewhere other than the middle?

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Then, just start in the middle. It will give you the better odds to win.

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Is it possible to play with three or more players on Gomoku?

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Yes. But, as a warning, the game would take a while, so get good at the three-by-three grid before you move to higher ones.

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If someone keeps winning at tic tac toe, does it mean they have super powers?

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They probably just have a secret strategy, I doubt that they have superpowers.

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Is three-person tic tac toe a thing?

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No.

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Is it possible to play three person tic tac toe?

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Not really, as there are only Xs and Os.

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How could they cheat?

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They could cheat by adding more squares on purpose.

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What if my opponent plays first and at the corner?

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Take the center. You should always take the center when your opponent doesn't.

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Can I play 10 by 10 tic tac toe?

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You could try, but it doesn't work well. Try to get good at 3 by 3 tic tac toe first.

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if I train hard, can I become a World Champion of Tic Tac Toe?

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I don't know if there are any World Champion tournaments in tic tac toe, but if there is then it is possible.

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It is definitely possible to consistently win if you start first and play in the middle. Shouldn't you amend the article?

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If you can improve this article, you are invited to do so. Use the Edit tab at the top of this page. (This is a wiki: everyone is invited to contribute in good faith.)

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If you start on the middle and your opponent goes straight above you, is there a chance of winning?

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Yes! You can still win. A classic move is to get 2 corners and the middle. It's easy to win that way and you have "insurance" against anything they might play against you.

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Couldn't you put yours in the middle first?

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Yes, but maybe the other player would see that move coming and put his/her mark in a corner.

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Would I be a bad sport if I placed an X or an O outside of the grid to win?

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That would be considered cheating. You might get away with it once (after all, you are thinking outside of the box), but people will probably become irritated if you keep doing that, as you aren't technically meant to do that.

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How do you always win at Tic Tac Toe?

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By following the steps above, you can almost guarantee a win or tie. However, there is no entirely fool-proof strategy yet.

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Are you able to play 3 person tic tac toe with other icons such as Xs, Os and Zs? I also thought that the grid could possibly be larger to make room for the extra set, such as a 9x9, would that work?

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Theoretically, it would be possible to play a round of three player tic tac toe with a larger grid, such as a 9x9. However, the rounds may take longer.

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Is it not silly to think that someone could miss two X's in a row?

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A good player will not miss two X's in a row, but perhaps the opponent is not a good player or simply isn't concentrating.

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When l get mad l want to rage quit. Is this normal?

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It may not be "normal," but neither is it abnormal. Lots of people hate losing.

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What if you start on a corner and your opponent plays on the opposite corner?

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Play one of the other corners, and when your opponent blocks that side, play the fourth corner, and you have an easy win.

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Is there any way that you could beat a smart person even if they don't mess up?

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If neither one of you "messes up," the game will end in a draw every time.

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Is this game really worth it?

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Lots of people would say "no." If both players play well, the game will always end in a draw.

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What should I do if every time I make it go XOX diagonally across and then the other player goes to an edge every time?

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The other player has to go to an edge: there's no other place to go. What you do next depends on where the other player places the second O. If it goes into a corner, you block in the opposite corner, and you have an easy win.

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Can you win by putting your X on an edge that isn't a corner or the center?

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If you're talking about your first X, the other player would have to play poorly in order for you to win.

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What do you do if they only play correctly?

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If your opponent avoids mistakes, you cannot win. If you avoid mistakes, your opponent cannot win.

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