Black and White Tic-Tac-Toe

Why

An X and an O--try for three in a row! Create a Crayola Color Explosion™ board and game pieces to play over and over. Perfect your strategy and become a Tic-Tac-Toe master!


Steps

1. With Crayola Color Explosion™ White Paper and Marker, draw five large X’s and five large O’s. Add cool designs to each letter with the marker. Use Crayola Scissors to cut out each X and O.

2. Use a ruler to mark nine identical squares on the back of Color Explosion Black Paper. Cut them out. On the front, add a wild multicolored border to each square using the Color Explosion Black Marker.

3. Arrange three rows of three black squares on a full sheet of Color Explosion White Paper to make your tic-tac-toe grid. Use a Crayola Glue Stick to attach the squares to the paper.

4. Add multicolored designs around the grid. Store your pieces in a zipper lock food storage bag—so you can take them wherever you go.

5. To play tic tac toe: Find a partner. Choose who will play X and who will play O. X player may go first. Take turns placing one piece on a black square on the game board. The first person to get three in a row wins! In case of a tie or standoff (sometimes called a "cat’s game"), clear the board and play again!

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

Color Explosion™ Black—Wash hands well with soap and water after use.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Color Explosion™
  • Glue Sticks
  • Blunt-Tip Scissors
household supplies
  • ruler or straight-edge (optional)
  • zipper lock food storage bag

Where & When

"Our scouts love Color Explosion crafts! They were a big hit at our Indoor Powwow. The boys created their own games for a huge Noughts and Crosses tournament!`"
Jeffrey A., scout leader.

"The game I made for my babysitting bag is so cool, the kids all want to make their own! I pack Color Explosion supplies and glue sticks for all my jobs."
Ana T., teenage babysitter.


Interesting Info

For an added challenge create a “tic-tac-toe-tum” game with a grid of four rows of four squares each! Design 8 X’s and 8 O’s for a game of more advanced strategy.