Online classroom game

Tic Tac Toe Review Game

Play tic tac toe as a team review game on the board. Each square hides a question, and teams must answer correctly to place their X or O. Free, works with any subject.

How to play tic tac toe review

  1. Split the class into two teams: Red (X) and Blue (O). The game picks who starts.
  2. The team chooses a square (click it or press 1–9). A question pops up. With Show choices on, quiz questions show their answer options A–D, which helps younger grades.
  3. If they answer correctly, click Correct and their mark goes on the board.
  4. Wrong answer? Steal! The other team gets a new question for the same square. If they get it, the square is theirs.
  5. One square hides a ⭐ bonus: whoever claims it takes another turn right away.
  6. Three in a row wins the game. The first team to win 3 games wins the match.

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Review games

Tic-Tac-Toe Review

Two teams play tic-tac-toe on the board, but must answer a question correctly to place their X or O.

  • ⏱ 10–20 min
  • πŸŽ“ K–12
Review games

Jeopardy Review Game

A quiz-show board of categories and point values where teams pick a square and answer the question behind it.

  • ⏱ 30–50 min
  • πŸŽ“ 3–12
Review games

Trashketball

Teams answer review questions, and every correct answer earns a shot at the trash can for bonus points.

  • ⏱ 20–45 min
  • πŸŽ“ 3–12

Questions teachers ask

Frequently asked questions

What subjects does it work for?

Any. Load a ready-made set or paste your own questions for spelling, math facts, vocabulary or test review.

Can I play with more than two teams?

Tic tac toe is built for two teams. For more teams, try the Quiz Show or Mystery Picture.

Can students see the answer?

No. The answer stays hidden until you press Show answer (or the space bar), after the team has answered. Steals always get a fresh question.