Board game · Strategy · Classic · Family · 2-player
Tic-Tac-Toe & Five in a Row
Two games in one: Classic 3×3 Tic-Tac-Toe and Five in a Row (Gomoku) on a 10×10 or 15×15 board. Play the computer, a friend on one remote, or connect phones.
- Players
- 1–2 players · vs computer, TV remote or phones
- Controller
- TV remote or Phone as controller
- Mode
- Solo · Multiplayer
- Good for
- Everyone
About Tic-Tac-Toe & Five in a Row
Tic-Tac-Toe & Five in a Row brings two classic pencil-and-paper strategy games to your living room TV in a single package. Play solo against an Easy or Hard computer, share one TV remote with a friend on the couch, or connect two smartphones via QR code.
Classic Tic-Tac-Toe uses a familiar 3×3 grid — place three matching symbols in a row, column, or diagonal to win. The game automatically detects draws and highlights the winning sequence with a golden glow.
Five in a Row (Gomoku) scales the challenge to a 15×15 or 10×10 grid where you must connect five or more consecutive X or O symbols in any direction. Both games track round scores across multiple matches, making them perfect for best-of-five sessions.
How to play
- 1
Choose Classic Tic-Tac-Toe or Five in a Row from the main menu.
- 2
Pick your opponent — the computer (Easy or Hard), a friend on the same remote, or phones via QR code.
- 3
Player 1 (X) goes first. Use the D-pad to move the cursor to an empty square and press OK to place your symbol.
- 4
Three in a row wins Classic mode; five in a row wins Gomoku. The winning sequence is highlighted.
- 5
Press Play Again to swap starting player and reset the board, or Change Mode to return to the game menu.
Controls
- Arrow keys — move cursor across the board
- OK / Enter — place your symbol on the highlighted square
- Back / Escape — pause or return to game select menu
- Phone Controller — swipe D-pad to move, tap Place to confirm
How to Connect Your Phone as a Controller
Turn any smartphone into a wireless game controller in under 30 seconds — no app install or account needed:
- 1
Open Tic-Tac-Toe & Five in a Row on your television screen to display the room pairing QR code.
- 2
Scan the QR code with your iPhone or Android camera to open the instant browser controller.
- 3
Enter a player nickname. Your phone connects directly to the TV session with real-time private controls.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can two people share one TV remote?
- Yes. In Local Remote mode both players take turns using the same remote — perfect for couch play.
- What is the difference between Tic-Tac-Toe and Five in a Row?
- Classic Tic-Tac-Toe uses a 3×3 board and requires 3 in a row to win. Five in a Row uses a 10×10 or 15×15 board and requires 5 consecutive symbols.
- Does the game detect draws?
- Yes. If all squares are occupied without a winner, the game declares a draw and prompts a rematch.
- Is there a computer AI to play against?
- Yes. Choose Computer as your opponent. Easy makes mistakes; Hard plays perfect 3×3 Tic-Tac-Toe and blocks every open line in Five in a Row.
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