BSIRI Wooden Tic Tac Toe Game Coffee Tabletop XO Blocks Ideal for Family Living Room Games Night for Adults for Desk Decor and Unique Wood Gifts for All Occasions 5.5 Inch

My oldest two kids (aged 7 & 8) have been getting into board games lately. So naturally I went straight to Amazon to order some, happy as a clam to encourage them to do literally anything else besides having their faces stuck in a tablet, or playing videos games on the Xbox and wasting their time away on the computer. They requested all kinds of games.. monopoly, chess, checkers, twister, and many others. While we were browsing Amazon together, a wooden set of tic tac toe caught their eye. We have always played it on paper, on the fly like on the back of a receipt or scratch paper. But the wooden sets looked so… aesthetic. The wood looks so sleek, and I imagine feels a lot nicer in the hand than plastic. So I started browsing for more options to find one that was high quality but also affordable. I found this one. It is small which is perfect. I didn’t want it taking up a lot of space on a tabletop, and it can be tucked away easily, and also brought along with us in the car for long trips. It’s actually really nicely made. The wood is perfectly smooth, free of any flaws or defects, and is actually really sturdy. All of the X’s & O’s are perfectly uniform… all smooth, and exactly the same size and width. They all lay flat in the box side by side and the top of the tic tac toe board nestles inside the box on top of the pieces for storage. It all fits together snugly. It is a small, quality piece. We have had a lot of fun playing together. My kids love to make bets with me now and wager things if they can win a game against me. Like yesterday morning while we were getting ready for school, my daughter pulled it out and said “real quick play me in tic tac toe and if I win, we don’t have to go to school.” I had no plans of letting her stay home but I knew I would win, so I obliged, and of course I won (wasn’t gonna let her beat me that time) and while she was disappointed she didn’t get to stay home, the simple act of playing a quick game with me in the morning put her in a good mood. We played another round right after and I told her all bets were off, neither of us stood to gain or lose anything, we just wanted a quick round just because.. and to my surprise she actually won. I couldn’t believe it. Here I was, this whole time thinking that it was an unbeatable game for them (unless I let them win) because I’m a grown up and I’m smarter than them, but I guess I let my ego get the best of me because before I knew it, it was my turn and she had me cornered in two different places on the board. It didn’t matter what move I made, I wasn’t going to get tic tac toe and she could make her winning move in either of two different places. She had me beat fair and square. I was just relieved we hadn’t wagered a day home from school on that particular game or else I would have been really screwed!! This set turned out to give us a lot more than just the instagram worthy aesthetic I was expecting. We have had a ton of fun together and it has helped them to learn not only how to win, but also to lose too. My son (7 yrs) is a bit of a sore loser but with each round we’ve played together, he has gotten better and better about not being so upset about losing. Now it doesn’t even phase him and he is quick to reset the board for another round, determined to win the next one. These old school games are a lot more valuable than some ppl give them credit for, especially nowadays. This is way better than any digital version, and way better than paper and pen. And I love the time I’m spending with my kids free from devices.

Sooo much fun!!! The game pieces are chunky...and good comfortable size to hold as you think about your next move. Looks great on the coffe table.

Good quality. It is small but I like that because it doesn't take up much space on the coffee table. Friends and family have enjoyed it.

The tic tac toe box that we ordered arrived cracked. It happens, defects in products happen, understand that. However I chose 4-stars because, interestingly, this box is not a perfect square. Due to its slight rectangularity, it fits in well a certain way however if you try to put it in the other direction, it resists and does not slide in or out with ease. I do not know if that is standard or also a defect with this item. Our 4 1/2 year old had never played tic tac toe and with her, we played several times in a row and she quickly got the hang of it. A fun way to add a little critical thinking to her life. Though the wood is not of a high quality, this toy is wonderful in that it reduces if not eliminates waste of paper. We are keeping it on the tabletop for easy, frequent use and it can be moved anywhere because of the size. It is neither too small nor too large and is light enough to be carried by our 2 & 4 year olds. With the crack, I don’t know how well this would hold up if it were to fall off of the table. My concern is the quality of the wood. Nevertheless, we enjoy this and are happy to have it. With the quality, I would not buy this again.

The BSIRI Wooden Tic Tac Toe Game is a charming blend of classic strategy and brain-teasing fun. Its sturdy wooden design makes it perfect for both adults and kids, and it doubles as a unique gift idea. Great for coffee table play or casual family game nights!

Nice piece

My just turned 5 year old is learning strategy. Games are quick. They teach her to lose gracefully and try again.

This is just ok.