Assignment 20 - How to Win Tic Tac Toe -Jordan Grady

As a veteran babysitter, I’ve spent my fair share of time partaking in childhood favorites - go fish, uno, old maid, etcetera. When it comes to games in general, I’m quite competitive. Over the years I’ve learned some of the oldest tricks in the book when it comes to winning. That being said, today I am going to teach you how to win tic tac toe. Always.

1. Choose your player - this is not part of our winning strategy, but it is crucial nonetheless. X’s or O’s? Hugs or kisses? I’ll let you decide.
2. Who goes first? - The first move will not be necessary for our winning strategy. Be courteous and confident, give it over to your competition. 
3. Corners, corners, corners - When your turn comes around, CAPTURE THE CORNERS! Once you’ve marked three of the four, it leads to guaranteed success. Is your competitor moving horizontally? Blocked. Is your competitor moving diagonally? Blocked. Is your competitor moving vertically? Blocked. Their three-in-a-row chances have been crushed. Now is your chance to play defense, we wouldn’t want a stand-still on our hands.
4. Take your win in stride - Once you’ve captured the corners, it’s a straight route to Victory Valley. Hit your competition with a “good game,” and enjoy the sweet smell of success.