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Tic Tac Toe

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Fun large group game Tic Tac Toe game placed on floor with prieces of fabric used for noughts and crosses

Tic Tac Toe

Highly energetic variation of noughts & crosses.

  • Interactive
  • Highly energetic
  • Ideal for small groups
  • Simple props

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Form small groups of 4 to 8 people.
  2. Lay or draw one large Tic-Tac-Toe hatch on the ground approx 15-20 metres in front of each group.
  3. Divide each small group into two smaller teams to represent the teams of Noughts and Crosses.
  4. Assign and distribute one set of four coloured items to identify each team’s mark.
  5. When ready, instruct a representative from each team to race towards their hatch to place one of their coloured items inside their preferred square.
  6. Upon this first person’s return, each team sends out their next representative to place their next mark as quickly as possible.
  7. The members of each team continue to take turns to lay their marks on the hatch.
  8. The game continues until one team becomes the first to lay three items of the same colour in a straight line (in any direction.)
  9. If all eight marks have been placed on the hatch without result, each team will take turns to move any one of their marks into the only empty square inside the hatch until a winner can be declared.
  10. If, after a further minute of play, no winner has been declared, start over.
  11. Continue playing for several rounds.

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Comments (2)

  1. David Piang-Nee

    Taking an old classic and making it more active and collaborative. great for sparking energy and the brain into gear for a group and building team work..

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  2. Sean de Morton

    This is an infectiously fun and engaging activity that can be adapted to different ages and learning intentions in Physical Education.

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