```xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<game>
  <title>Pixar Style Tic-Tac-Toe</title>
  <slug>pixar-style-tic-tac-toe</slug>
  <short-desc>Play classic Tic-Tac-Toe online! Challenge the AI or a friend in this fun, Pixar-inspired version. Simple strategy, colorful fun.</short-desc>
  <categories>
    <category>Board Game</category>
    <category>Strategy Game</category>
    <category>Casual Game</category>
  </categories>
  <keywords>tic-tac-toe, noughts and crosses, strategy game, board game, puzzle game, 2 player game, vs AI, html5 game, canvas game, pixar style, online game</keywords>
  <content>
# About Pixar Style Tic-Tac-Toe

Pixar Style Tic-Tac-Toe brings the timeless classic board game to your browser with a fresh, vibrant, and playful aesthetic inspired by beloved animated films. Built with HTML5 Canvas, this game offers smooth gameplay and delightful visuals, including chunky X's and O's, rounded corners, bright colors, and celebratory confetti effects upon winning.

Whether you want a quick mental challenge against a computer opponent or a friendly match against another person, this game has you covered. Choose between Player vs AI mode, where you can select your symbol (X or O), or the traditional Player vs Player mode for local two-player fun. The AI provides a decent challenge, making strategic moves to win or block your path. It's easy to pick up, instantly playable, and perfect for a short break or a bit of strategic thinking.

## How to Play

The objective of Tic-Tac-Toe is simple: be the first player to get three of your marks (either X or O) in a row, either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally on the 3x3 grid.

1.  **Choose Mode:** Start by selecting either "Player vs AI" or "Player vs Player".
2.  **Choose Symbol (vs AI only):** If playing against the AI, choose whether you want to play as X or O. Note that X always makes the first move.
3.  **Place Your Mark:** Players take turns clicking or tapping on an empty square on the game board to place their mark.
4.  **Winning:** The first player to achieve three of their marks in a row wins the round.
5.  **Tie:** If all nine squares are filled and neither player has achieved three in a row, the game ends in a tie (also known as a Cat's game).
6.  **Play Again:** After a game ends (win or tie), you can choose to "Play Again" (rematch with the same settings) or start a "New Game" (return to the mode selection screen).

## Features

- **Classic Tic-Tac-Toe Gameplay:** The universally loved 3x3 grid strategy game.
- **Two Game Modes:** Play against a computer opponent (AI) or challenge a friend in local 2-player mode.
- **Symbol Selection:** When playing against the AI, choose to be the iconic X or O.
- **Pixar-Inspired Art Style:** Enjoy a visually appealing design with bright colors, rounded elements, smooth animations, and fun confetti effects.
- **Simple AI Opponent:** The AI uses basic strategy to provide a challenge by trying to win and block player victories.
- **Responsive Design:** The game board adapts to different screen sizes for playability on desktops and mobile devices.
- **Browser-Based:** No download or installation required; play directly in your web browser.

## Controls

- **Mouse:** Click on an empty square on the game board to place your mark. Click on the buttons in the menus or modals to navigate and make selections.
- **Touch:** Tap on an empty square on the game board to place your mark. Tap on the buttons in the menus or modals to navigate and make selections.
- **Keyboard (Buttons):** Buttons can be activated using the Enter or Space key when they have focus.

## Tips & Strategies

- **Take the Center:** If available, placing your first mark in the center square is often a strong opening move.
- **Block Opponent:** Pay attention to your opponent's moves. If they have two marks in a row, place your mark in the third square to block them from winning.
- **Create Forks:** Try to set up a situation where you have two different ways to win on your next turn (two lines with two of your marks and one empty square each). This is called a "fork" and is difficult for the opponent to block.
- **Play Corners:** Occupying corner squares can open up more potential winning lines than side squares early in the game.

  </content>
  <faq>
    <question>How do I save my progress in the game?</question>
    <answer>This game does not save progress between sessions. Each visit starts a new game, and progress is lost if you close the browser tab or refresh the page.</answer>
    
    <question>Can I play this game on mobile devices?</question>
    <answer>Yes, this game is designed to be responsive and is fully compatible with mobile browsers supporting HTML5 Canvas and JavaScript.</answer>
    
    <question>Is this game free to play?</question>
    <answer>Yes, the game is completely free to play in your browser.</answer>
  </faq>
  <specifications>
    <multiplayer>false</multiplayer> 
  </specifications>
</game>
```

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