How to play the tic-tac-toe. Games for children with paper and pencil
Traditional games are always a guaranteed success for children. For its simplicity and the few necessary materials, games like the 'tres en raya' or 'tres en línea' are ideal to start having fun with the children. This game is also known as 'equis punto', 'la vieja', 'tres en gallo', 'cat game', 'ta
Traditional games are always a guaranteed success for children. For its simplicity and the few necessary materials, games like the 'tres en raya' or 'tres en línea' are ideal to start having fun with the children. This game is also known as 'equis punto', 'la vieja', 'tres en gallo', 'cat game', 'tatetí' or 'ceritos'.
To play this and many other games you only need pencil and paper. That is why they are ideal to share at any time, and thus entertain and educate children.
How to play 'tic-tac-toe' with the children
Recommended age:From 4 years
Players:2
How to play: Two horizontal and two vertical lines are made on a paper, forming a grid of nine spaces. In turn, each player must put an X or an O, trying to make a vertical, horizontal or diagonal line.
When all spaces are full, the game ends, which may end with a winner or a draw, which is usually the most common once the mechanics of the game are known.
To increase the difficulty of the game you can expand the grid and turn it into a 'four in a row'.
Benefits for children: Being a very simple game is ideal for younger children, it helps them develop logical thinking and concentration.
