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Martian Tic-Tac-Toe

Martian Tic-Tac-Toe

(Web published) · 2005Expansion
210 min0+ yrs2.0/5 complexity7.0 BGG11KidsCouplesStrategy
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How do you play Martian Tic-Tac-Toe?

Martian Tic-Tac-Toe is an Icehouse game for 2 players played on a 3x3 square board. Each player starts with a stash of three small pieces, three medium pieces and three large pieces, all of one color.

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Martian Tic-Tac-Toe box art
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Martian Tic-Tac-Toe is an Icehouse game for 2 players played on a 3x3 square board.

Each player starts with a stash of three small pieces, three medium pieces and three large pieces, all of one color. On each player's first turn, that player must place a small piece into a square. After that each player may make one of the following moves:

  1. Place a small piece from your stash into an empty square.

  2. Swap one of your pieces in play with a piece from your stash (up to one size larger or any size smaller).

  3. Capture an opponent's piece by replacing it with a piece from your stash exactly one size larger and sending the captured piece back to the opponent's stash.

A player wins when they get three of their pieces of the same size in a straight line (orthogonal or diagonal).

game anatomy
Complexity2.0 / 5
BGG rating7.0 / 10
Vibe
KidsCouplesStrategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
10 min
Players
2
Recommended age
0+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does Martian Tic-Tac-Toe cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Martian Tic-Tac-Toe cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Martian Tic-Tac-Toe?
Martian Tic-Tac-Toe is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~10 minutes, featuring pattern building. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Martian Tic-Tac-Toe — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Martian Tic-Tac-Toe support?
Martian Tic-Tac-Toe is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Martian Tic-Tac-Toe take?
A game of Martian Tic-Tac-Toe takes about 10 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Martian Tic-Tac-Toe for?
Martian Tic-Tac-Toe is recommended from age 0.
Q7How complex is Martian Tic-Tac-Toe?
Martian Tic-Tac-Toe has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.0 out of 5.
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