Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge

The elf sets up a game of noughts and crosses with sweets and challenges your child to finish it.

Setup5 min
MessNone
Items2

How to set it up

  1. Make a grid from four candy canes or strips of tape.
  2. Use two types of sweets as the Xs and Os.
  3. Play half a game, then leave the elf waiting for their opponent.

What you need

  • Candy canes or tape
  • Two kinds of sweets

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