Ping-Tac-Toe

Tic-Tac-Toe (noughts & crosses) but with ping-pong balls.

How To Play

  • Step 1.

    Arrange 3 small tables in a line, about 1 metre apart. On the middle table place 9 almost full pint glasses in a square, close together.

  • Step 2.

    Two players compete. Each has is given a container of table tennis balls which need to be a different colour for each player. On the whistle, both players attempt to bounce one ball at a time onto the table next to them and then into one of the pint glasses.

  • The Winner

    The first player to land 3 balls in a row in any direction wins.

The Details

  • Location: Indoor (home)
  • Ages: 7-11 years, 12-16 years, 18 years or older
  • Team: No
  • Physical: No
  • Average Duration: 5-15 minutes, 16-30 minutes, 30-60 minutes
  • Cost: £2-£5
  • Occasion: Family Party, Adult Party, Children's Party, Drinks Party
  • Essential Equipment - Other: 50 coloured ping-pong balls, 9 pint glasses of water, 3 small tables.
  • Ease to Learn: Average