Tic Tac Match (2020)

About this game

Tic-Tac Match is a card game variation of the classic game tic-tac-toe. Players compete to align three Symbol Cards of the same color and same symbol, either ‘X’ or ‘O,’ in any horizontal, vertical, or diagonal row on a traditional 3 x 3 grid of cards. The double matching feature permits covering cards already in play. This eliminates frustrating ties found in traditional Tic Tac Toe. But don’t be fooled by the simple rules. Action Cards interject deep strategies so players can flip sides mid-game, wipe out their opponent’s hand, or play two cards on a single turn. There is even a team-play version for four players. —description from the publisher

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 1.2/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 7 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.