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Are you eager to refine your tic tac toe skills and take on Google’s notorious Impossible mode? The fact remains, Impossible tic tac toe is crafted to be insurmountable—there’s no straightforward path to victory. Nonetheless, that doesn’t mean you’re destined for failure either! With a bit of strategic thinking, you can ensure that you’ll never come out on the losing end of a tic tac toe game again. We’ll guide you through how to force a tie with the computer in Impossible mode, triumph over it in Medium difficulty, and even employ a clever workaround to make it seem like you’ve won against Impossible odds.
Steps
Playing to a Stalemate in Impossible Tic Tac Toe
Begin by placing your first X in any corner. When facing off against Google tic tac toe, you have the privilege of making the first move and being assigned the X symbol. Take your pick of any corner to position your X; the specific corner you choose doesn’t significantly impact your subsequent moves. This initial move is commonly favored by seasoned players as it offers ample strategic possibilities going forward.
- Against the computer in Impossible mode, the typical response is for it to place an O in the center space of the board.
- While it’s feasible to emerge victorious against standard opponents even if they place their O in the center space, the programmed nature of Impossible mode ensures that you’ll end up with a tie instead of a win.
Position your next X on the corner opposite to your initial move. Identify the diagonal spot across the board from your first X and place your second X there. By doing so, you limit the computer's potential winning routes, bringing you closer to securing a tie in Impossible mode.
- When facing a human opponent, dominating the corners provides you with more avenues to victory, although focusing on the center is commonly regarded as the optimal strategy.
Prevent the computer from securing a win with your subsequent X. During its initial moves, the computer typically places its first O in the central space (as usual) and its second O in the lower middle space once you've positioned two Xs in diagonal corners. Therefore, use this opportunity to place your X in the top middle space to block the computer's potential victory.
- While it may seem like you're constantly reacting to the computer's moves from this point onward, remember that the game is programmed to eliminate any mistakes.
Continue to play defensively, thwarting the computer's attempts until you achieve a draw. Anticipate the computer's next move, which will likely aim for a diagonal win. Adjust the placement of your next X accordingly to obstruct its progress (based on the corner spaces you occupied at the beginning of the game). Eventually, the computer will shift its focus to a horizontal win, prompting you to position your final X in either the left or right middle space.
- Vigilantly monitor each O placed by the computer and intercept all its endeavors to win. Given that both you and the computer play flawlessly, a draw represents the optimal outcome for either party.
Pursuing Victory in Medium Tic Tac Toe
Initiate by placing your first X in any corner. Once more, claiming a corner early on in a tic tac toe match remains the most advantageous move. It's a straightforward decision for you to make, given the multitude of winning opportunities it offers. Other spaces present fewer advantageous prospects as the game progresses.
- In contrast to Impossible mode, the computer is unlikely to opt for the center space for its first O this time around. While this increases the game's unpredictability, it also provides you with more avenues for victory!
Position your next X in a different corner, leaving space between the Xs. While the center space may seem tempting, exercise patience! You can outmaneuver the game (or any human opponent) by setting up an advantageous winning scenario. Opt for another corner and ensure that the computer's initial O does not come between your Xs.
- For instance, if you place your X in the top right corner and the computer opts for an O in the top center space, your subsequent X should occupy the bottom right corner, not the top left.
Position your X in either the center space or another corner. At this juncture, several formations can secure victory—but your choice will hinge on the computer's strategy. Analyze the computer's moves thus far and select a move that avoids getting blocked. Once your third X is placed, you'll have two clear paths to victory.
- If the computer hasn't aligned two Os yet, place your next X in a corner. With three Xs in two corners, you'll have the opportunity to win either horizontally or diagonally.
- If the computer has executed a play that compels you to select the middle space or face defeat (typically by placing Os in the middle left and right spaces), opt for the center. This allows you to win diagonally in two different directions.
Secure victory with your final X in either the center or a third corner. Your strategy is flawlessly executed; now, simply wait for the computer to block one path and place your final X on the winning spot. Depending on your chosen configuration, you'll either achieve a diagonal tic tac toe or a straight tic tac toe vertically or horizontally along one side of the board.
- If you opted for the three-corner setup, position your final X either in the center spot for a diagonal win or one of the middle side spots for a straight tic tac toe.
- If you played with the corner-center configuration, place your final X on the corner space that facilitates a diagonal win on the board.
Utilizing “Inspect” to Simulate Victory in Impossible Tic Tac Toe
Access Medium tic tac toe and perform a right-click or double-tap with two fingers. Once you've accessed the Medium version of tic tac toe, reprogramming it is a straightforward process. Simply hover over “Medium” with your cursor and right-click to access the options (or, if you're using a laptop without a mouse, hover over “Medium” and double-tap the trackpad with two fingers).
Access the “Inspect” feature and examine the displayed code. Upon selecting “Inspect,” a lengthy code page will appear on your screen. Disregard most of it; the necessary code block will already be highlighted in blue. Click the left-facing arrow adjacent to the code block to unveil another segment of code, then click a second left-facing arrow below the first to reveal the concluding code snippet.
- The initial sought-after code block will resemble: <g-dropdown-menu-button-caption jscontroller='EbPKJf' data-ddph='' jsaction='rcuQ6b:npT2md'>Medium</g-dropdown-menu-button-caption>
- The subsequent code block, revealed after clicking the first arrow, will resemble: <g-dropdown-menu-button-caption jscontroller='EbPKJf' data-ddph='' jsaction='rcuQ6b:npT2md'>Medium</g-dropdown-menu-button-caption>
- The final code block, exposed after clicking the second arrow, will be: Medium
Replace “Medium” with “Impossible” within the code. After locating the necessary code block, double-click on the term 'Medium' to highlight it. Subsequently, type “Impossible” to overwrite the original text. Upon completion, simply click the “x” icon at the top right corner of the code window to close it.
Engage in gameplay utilizing the newly set “Impossible” mode. Now, you can partake in tic tac toe matches labeled as Medium difficulty while actually playing in the Impossible mode. It's important to note that this is merely for presentation purposes; there's no genuine method to conquer the authentic Impossible mode! Nevertheless, if you're determined to emerge victorious, this provides a straightforward means to triumph over Google's tic tac toe without enduring a series of drawn matches.
- Capture a screenshot of your triumph to demonstrate your victory to others. Utilize the Print Screen (Prt Sc) button and paste the image into a Paint document on a PC, or simultaneously press Command + Shift + 3 on a Mac to capture the screen.
