About Tic-Tac-Toe 5×5 — ⨯ 5-in-a-row strategy
5×5 tic-tac-toe — 5-in-a-row to win. More open game than 4×4. AI uses pattern scoring with corner and center preferences.
How to play Tic-Tac-Toe 5×5
- Click any empty square to place an X.
- AI replies with O.
- First to align 5 marks (any direction) wins.
Tips & strategy
- Like Gomoku, watch for open threes and open fours.
- Center column is on more winning lines than edges.
- Force defense — every move should either attack or block.