Objective:

The goal of the game is to align three of your symbols (X or O) horizontally, vertically, or diagonally before your opponent.

Game Rules:

1. Initialization: Decide who plays first. Typically, the player with the X goes first.

2. Turn Taking: Players take turns. Each turn, a player places their symbol (X or O) in an empty square on the grid.

3. Victory: The first player to align three of their symbols horizontally, vertically, or diagonally wins the game.

4. Draw: If all squares are filled and no player has aligned three symbols, the game ends in a draw.

Basic Strategies:

- Center: Start by playing in the center if possible. This position offers the greatest potential for alignment.

- Corners: Control the corners. Placing a symbol in a corner can create multiple alignment opportunities.

- Defense: Watch your opponent’s moves and block their alignment attempts while creating your own.