# Tic Tac Toe Times 10

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1977
- **BGG Rating**: 5.1
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 20 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Designers**: (Uncredited)
- **Publishers**: Selchow & Righter
- **Categories**: Abstract Strategy
- **Mechanics**: Area-Impulse, Pattern Building, Tile Placement

## Verdict
A classic strategy gem that turns simple Tic Tac Toe into a high-level mental duel.Deep strategy in minutesBrilliant sending mechanicFast and intense playPerfect two-player duelVisual simplicity might be polarizingRequires constant intense focusRECOMMENDED

## Description
You know that Tic Tac Toe you used to play on scraps of paper in class? Forget everything you know about it, because Tic Tac Toe Times 10 is a massive upgrade! Imagine a giant board that is actually composed of nine smaller Tic Tac Toe mini-games. The ultimate goal isn't just to win a single mini-game, but to conquer three of those smaller cells in a row on the 'Master Board' to claim victory.

But hold on, things get interesting and a bit chaotic here. The real game-changer is the 'sending' mechanic. To start, the first player picks any of the 81 spaces (9 mini-games x 9 cells each). From there, the game turns into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse: your move dictates where your opponent must play! If you place a piece in a specific spot within a mini-game, your opponent is forced to make their next move in that exact same relative position within the mini-game corresponding to that Master Board cell.

This adds an incredible layer of strategy, because you aren't just trying to complete your own line; you're trying to 'push' your opponent into a mini-game where they are at a disadvantage or where the outcome is already decided. There are also escape rules: if your opponent sends you to a cell that has already been won or is a tie (full), you earn a 'free move' and can choose any spot on the board to reposition yourself. It's a game of pure anticipation, where every micro-level move has a massive macro-level impact. If you love pure strategy games that are fast-paced and fry your brain in just a few minutes, this 1977 classic is a must-play!

## FAQ
### How long does a game last?
Super quick! Usually between 20 minutes.

### How many players can play?
It is a game designed exclusively for 2 players.

### Is the game very hard?
The rules are easy to learn, but the strategy is deep. Easy to pick up, hard to master!

### Do I need to know English?
No, the game is purely abstract and visual, with no language dependency.

### Who do you recommend it to?
For those who love fast strategy games like Chess or Go, but want something more dynamic and short.

### What's in the box?
The board, X and O pieces (small and large), and instructions.