Item: Tic Tac Toe: Retro Board Game!
Rating: 70
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

70/100

This is exactly what it says on the tin: a clean, functional, and nostalgic Tic Tac Toe experience. In an era of mobile games bloated with microtransactions and complex menus, this retro board game is a breath of fresh air. The paper-and-pencil aesthetic is charming and immediately familiar, making it a perfect tool for a quick match with a friend or a brief distraction against the AI.

The AI is surprisingly competent on higher difficulties, making it more than just a solved game for adults. It also features a local multiplayer mode that works perfectly for keeping kids entertained during a commute. While it doesn't try to reinvent the wheel, its simplicity is its greatest strength. It’s lightweight, fast, and does one thing very well.

Reviewed on: Thu Feb 26 2026

Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. I’m struggling to find a reason why this exists. Tic-Tac-Toe is a solved game; if both players have a brain, every match ends in a draw. Digitizing it doesn't change that. This specific version adds a 'retro' skin, but it’s still the same game you played in second grade when you were bored.

It’s a 30 from me because while it works and doesn't crash, it offers zero value. The AI is either brain-dead or impossible to beat (because, again, the game is solved). It’s filled with ads for a game that takes ten seconds to play. If you’re so bored that Tic-Tac-Toe seems like a good use of your time, I suggest looking out a window instead. At least the graphics are better.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Functional local multiplayer
Clean, simple interface
Minimal storage space required

Completely lacks depth or replayability
Intrusive ads for such a simple app
A game that is literally 'solved' and offers no challenge

Technical Report

Performance: Perfectly stable; impossible to lag.

Accessibility:

High contrast themes

Audience Fit

Buy if: You have literally run out of paper and ink and must play Tic-Tac-Toe.

Skip if: You are anyone else.

Similar Games:

Chess
Checkers
Four in a Row

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, critical veteran gamer
Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
Playtime: 0.5 hours
Status: Drawed 10 times in a row

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1499656674

Free4+★4.4 71138 reviews

Author : Puzzle Games by VGChartz

Pubish Date : Mon Mar 02 2020

Last Update Date : Sat Apr 18 2020

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.1Sat Apr 18 2020

More gameplay modes added
The classic pencil and paper game, re-imagined for iPhone and iPad!
Designed for players of all skill levels - the AI will adjust to your skill level to ensure that you always have a reasonable amount of challenge. With clean, simple graphics and no timers this is the ultimate version of Tic Tac Toe / Noughts & Crosses.
Download now for free!
Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
The classic pencil and paper game, re-imagined for iPhone and iPad!
Designed for players of all skill levels - the AI will adjust to your skill level to ensure that you always have a reasonable amount of challenge. With clean, simple graphics and no timers this is the ultimate version of Tic Tac Toe / Noughts & Crosses.
Download now for free!

Ratings & Reviews

4.4 out of 5 with 71138 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Tic Tac Toe: Retro Board Game brings the simple joy of the classroom classic to your mobile device. Featuring a minimalist design inspired by retro gaming, this app offers a smooth and intuitive way to play. Challenge a smart AI with multiple difficulty levels or play against a friend in local 'pass-and-play' mode. It's the perfect quick brain-teaser for all ages.

Features

Classic paper-and-pencil retro aesthetic

Challenging single-player AI

Local 2-player multiplayer support

Lightweight and ad-optimized performance

Tips

Winning Strategy

Always aim for the corners in your first move. This opens up the most paths to a three-in-a-row victory and forces the opponent into a defensive position.

Promotion Videos

Tic tac toe, board game full playthrough! - YouTube

Gameplays

Multiplayer Mode

Select the 2-player icon to play against a friend on the same screen. The game tracks your win-loss record for the session to see who the ultimate champion is.