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Oversized Tic Tac Toe Game

December 6, 2015 by Amy 30 Comments

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Recently my Mom saw an oversized tic tac toe game in the lobby of a hotel, sitting on an ottoman for the patrons to play while waiting.  Of course she texted me a picture so I could whip one up for her. 🙂  After I started making it, I thought it would be so fun to make a Christmas version of tic tac toe with trees and presents.

Easily build an oversized tic tac toe game, great for Christmas with trees and presents or X's and O's. Free plans.

It is super cute with the traditional X’s and O’s too.

Easily build a fun tic tac toe game to sit on the ottoman or side table. Free plans

How to Build an Oversized Tic Tac Toe Game

Build an easy oversized tic tac toe game for lots of fun, free plans.

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Materials

  • 1 – 4″ x 4″ x 8′ post (actual 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″)
  • 2 – 1″ x 3″ x 8′ board (actual 3/4″ x 2 1/2″)
  • either 3/4″ plywood or a 1″x 4″ board for the bottom
  • stain*
  • paint
  • 1 1/4″ brad nails*
  • wood glue*
  • sandpaper
    • Approximate lumber cost:  $15.30 for 1 set, but if you make them in groups of 3 sets the price reduces down to about $7.70/set.

Cut List

  • 9 – 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ blocks from the 4×4.  (If you’re making multiple sets, cut the length at about 3 7/16″ and you can get 27 blocks from a 8′ 4×4 post.)
  • 2 – 3/4″ x 2 1/2″ x 13 7/8″ from the 1×3
  • 2 – 3/4″ x 2 1/2″ x 12 3/8″ from the 1×3
  • 2 – 3/4″ x 1 3/4″ x 12 3/8″ from the 1×3
  • 6 – 3/4″ x 1 3/4″ x 3 5/8″ from the 1×3
  • 1 – 3/4″ x 12 3/8″ x 12 3/8″ from plywood or 1×4’s put together.

Cut the 9 blocks 3 1/2″ long from the 4×4.  If you are making multiple sets, to eliminate waste, cut the blocks at 3 7/16″ long and you should get exactly 27 blocks from a 8′ 4×4.

Build an easy oversized tic tac toe game for lots of fun, free plans.

Cut the rest of the pieces from the cut list.

To assemble the game tray, take the 13 7/8″ pieces and one of the 2 1/2″ x 12 3/8″ pieces and secure together with wood glue and 1 1/4″ brad nails.  Slide the bottom piece into place, and secure with glue and brad nails.

Mark along the 12 3/8″ piece, 3 5/8″ from each end and glue and nail 2 of the 3 5/8″ pieces.  Then glue and nail in a 1 3/4″ x 12 3/8″ piece.

Build an easy oversized tic tac toe game for lots of fun, free plans.

Mark along the 12 3/8″ piece, 3 5/8″ from each end and glue and nail 2 of the 3 5/8″ pieces.  Then glue and nail in a 1 3/4″ x 12 3/8″ piece.

Build an easy oversized tic tac toe game for lots of fun, free plans.

Mark along the 12 3/8″ piece, 3 5/8″ from each end and glue and nail 2 of the 3 5/8″ pieces.  Then glue and nail in a 2 1/2″ x 12 3/8″ piece.

Build an easy oversized tic tac toe game for lots of fun, free plans.

Let the wood glue dry.  Then lightly sand everything as needed.

Build an easy oversized tic tac toe game for lots of fun, free plans.

I stained my blocks and tray with General Finishes Nutmeg* and let everything dry.  After the stain was completely dry on the tray, I painted it white with Behr white latex paint.

Now time to paint the blocks, you can go traditional with X’s and O’s or you can do festive with trees and presents. 🙂  (or any other combination)  I am not good at free handing anything, so I made a little stencil.  tic tac toe templates I printed it on card stock and cut out the patterns.  Use the dry brush method and pounce the paint lightly onto the blocks.

Build an easy oversized tic tac toe game for lots of fun, free plans.

Once the paint fully dries, distress the blocks a little on the edges and face.  Distress the game tray too.  The Ryobi corner cat sander works great for distressing.

Build an easy oversized tic tac toe game for lots of fun, free plans.

Dust off the sawdust and now you have a super cute DIY tic tac toe game.

This would be so cute for neighbor gifts or for the grandkids to play. DIY Christmas Tic Tac Toe game with free plans made from simple lumber. #homeforchristmas

 

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Comments

  1. Trudi says

    December 6, 2015 at 6:56 pm

    Adorable! I love it! Thanks for the tutorial.

    Reply
  2. DeDe @ Designed Decor says

    December 6, 2015 at 7:06 pm

    Amy, these are great! They would make a perfect gift too!

    Reply
  3. Lindsay Eidahl says

    December 6, 2015 at 7:11 pm

    This is so cute! These would make great gifts! Love it!

    Reply
  4. Keri says

    December 6, 2015 at 7:21 pm

    This Christmas tic tac toe game is awesome!!! That was very creative of you to give the traditional game a Christmas twist! 🙂 Thanks for the tutorial!

    Reply
  5. Vanessa says

    December 6, 2015 at 8:41 pm

    These are so cute. I love this idea and great gift too.

    Reply
  6. Jaime Costiglio says

    December 7, 2015 at 3:58 am

    Amy this is the cutest and most clever toy! Definitely adding to my list but I might use 2×2 blocks instead as I envision my kids hurling the 4x4s at each other 🙂 Great gift idea.

    Reply
    • Amy says

      December 7, 2015 at 8:22 am

      That’s a great idea, I didn’t even think about 2×2’s. That would be cute.

      Reply
  7. Christine says

    December 7, 2015 at 10:42 am

    Cute Cute Cute Tic Tac Toe game!!! I want one!

    Reply
  8. Jeanette says

    December 7, 2015 at 11:16 am

    I so want to make this! Have a fun and creative holiday. Pinning!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      December 7, 2015 at 10:07 pm

      Thanks Jeanette

      Reply
  9. Funky Junk Interiors says

    December 7, 2015 at 2:30 pm

    Most adorable idea EVER! I just love how you enhanced an old school game in a fresh new way! Beautiful project!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      December 7, 2015 at 10:07 pm

      Thanks Donna!

      Reply
  10. Marie from The Interior Frugalista says

    December 7, 2015 at 8:20 pm

    I was admiring these during the link up and it’s great to see them up close now. LOVE these – such a great idea and talk about the perfect gift! Pinned to share 🙂

    Reply
  11. Sue Eldred says

    December 8, 2015 at 11:36 am

    Great game and tutorial.

    Reply
  12. susan says

    December 8, 2015 at 4:08 pm

    This is adorable! Great project!! pinning!

    Reply
  13. Mindi says

    December 8, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    This is super adorable Amy!! I seriously love it!

    Reply
  14. Pili says

    December 9, 2015 at 2:03 am

    It is SO cute!! I would love to receive one as a Christmas gift!
    Hugs,
    Pili

    Reply
  15. Jen says

    December 9, 2015 at 9:13 am

    I love this idea!

    Reply
  16. Mistie @ Homespun Engineer says

    December 15, 2015 at 5:16 pm

    Saw this tic tac toe featured on Hit Me With Your Best Shot.. Love love love. Very cute and ingenious. Will be saving to make. Thanks for the tutorial.

    Reply
    • Amy says

      December 15, 2015 at 5:51 pm

      Thanks Mistie!

      Reply
  17. Leanne from Diva of DIY says

    January 8, 2016 at 10:34 am

    Amy I was doing some blog hopping this morning and ran into this project. This is adorable! I The little video at the beginning is so cute! I love doing wood projects!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      January 8, 2016 at 11:35 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  18. John Mayes says

    February 25, 2017 at 7:07 pm

    Maybe i missed it in the instructions, but do you paint an X on one side, an O on another, and leave two sides blank. Probably a dumb question, but I’m old and senile.

    Thank you, this is a great idea you have.

    John

    Reply
    • Amy says

      March 1, 2017 at 9:23 am

      Yes a X on one side and an O on the opposite side, leave the other sides blank.

      Reply
  19. Krissy says

    July 13, 2017 at 12:41 pm

    First off I love this! I’m currently trying to make a set. How do u get your x’s & o’s perfectly centered? Is there a neat trick to it? I’m having a hard time making them look nice when I paint them. Please help!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      July 13, 2017 at 1:24 pm

      I’m sure mine aren’t perfect. I used these templates, the square block from the template should be the same size as the 4×4 block and should make them really close to be centered. https://www.hertoolbelt.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/tic-tac-toe-templates.pdf

      Reply
  20. Brooke says

    December 5, 2020 at 7:49 am

    Super cute. May I ask why you stain the tray and then paint over it? Would it matter a whole lot if you skipped staining the tray and went straight to painting?

    Reply
    • Amy says

      December 9, 2020 at 8:08 pm

      I was trying to do the worn paint look. Totally not necessary.

      Reply

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