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{\title tactic.rtf}{\author lfg}{\operator Christopher R. Jones}{\creatim\yr1990\mo8\dy24\hr13\min11}{\revtim\yr1990\mo9\dy4\hr17\min45}{\printim\yr1990\mo9\dy4\hr15\min58}{\version29}{\edmins419}{\nofpages28}{\nofwords66530}{\nofchars73030}{\vern8351}}
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\widowctrl\ftnbj \sectd \linex0\endnhere \pard\plain \s9\pagebb \b\f2\fs20
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\par \pard\plain \s8\sa187\pagebb \b\f2 {\up6 #{\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20 {\fs16\up6 #} TicTacticsIndex}${\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20 {\fs16\up6 $} TicTactics Help Index}}{\fs16\up6 +{\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20 {\fs16\up6 +} TicTactics:00}
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K{\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20 {\fs16\up6 K} Index}}TicTactics Help Index
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\par \pard\plain \s2\sa43\keep \f2\fs20\cf6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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\par \pard\plain \s6\li360\sa31 \f2\fs16 The Index lists all TicTactics Help topics.
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\par
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\par To learn how to use Help, choose Using Help from the Help menu, or press F1.
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\par
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\par \pard\plain \s13\sa86 \b\f2\fs16\cf2 {\cf1 How to Play
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\par }\pard\plain \s6\li360\sa31 \f2\fs16 {\uldb Overview}{\v Overview}
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\par {\uldb Playing the Game}{\v PlayingTheGame}
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\par {\uldb Rules of the Game}{\v RulesOfTheGame}
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\par {\uldb Strategy and Hints}{\v StrategyAndHints}
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\par
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\par \pard\plain \s13\sa86 \b\f2\fs16\cf2 {\cf1 Commands
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\par }\pard\plain \s6\li360\sa31 \f2\fs16 {\uldb Game Menu Commands}{\v GameMenuCommands}
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\par {\uldb Options Menu Commands}{\v OptionsMenuCommands}
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\par \pard\plain \s9\pagebb \b\f2\fs20 \page
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\par {\up6 #{\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20 {\fs16\up6 #} Overview}${\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20 {\fs16\up6 $} Overview}+{\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20 {\fs16\up6 +} TicTactics:105}K{\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20 {\fs16\up6 K} Overview}}
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Overview
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\par \pard\plain \s2\sa43\keep \f2\fs20\cf6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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\par \pard\plain \s6\li360\sa31 \f2\fs16 TicTactics is an exciting new variation on the traditional game, tic-tac-toe.
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\par
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\par There are three different boards to choose from: the original 3x3 tic-tac-toe game, a more challenging 3x3x3 game, and a thought-provoking 4x4x4 game.
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\par
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\par The 3x3 game is easy to play. The object of the game is to be the first player to line up three pieces in a row.
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\par
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\par The 3x3x3 game is more complicated. The object is the same, but now, instead of the two-dimensional horizontal, vertical, and diagonal rows, the game is three-dimensional.
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\par
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\par \pard\plain \s21\li360\sa180\tx720 \f2\fs16 The 4x4x4 game is a challenge for any player. With 16 squares a
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nd more than 70 possible winning rows, not only is it difficult to figure out where your opponent is trying to attack, but it is difficult to plan your own attack.
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\par \pard\plain \s20\sb60 \b\f2\fs16\cf1 Related Topics
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\par \pard\plain \s2\sa43\keep \f2\fs20\cf6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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\par \pard\plain \s6\li360\sa31 \f2\fs16 \{bmc blkdiam.bmp\}\tab {\uldb Playing the Game}{\v PlayingTheGame}
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\par \{bmc blkdiam.bmp\}\tab {\uldb Rules of the Game}{\v RulesOfTheGame}
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\par \{bmc blkdiam.bmp\}\tab {\uldb Strategy and Hints}{\v StrategyAndHints}
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\par \pard\plain \s9\pagebb \b\f2\fs20 \page
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\par {\up6 #{\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20 {\fs16\up6 #} PlayingTheGame}${\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20 {\fs16\up6 $} Playing the Game}}{\fs16\up6 +{\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20 {\fs16\up6 +} TicTactics:110}K{\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20 {
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\fs16\up6 K} Playing the Game} }Playing the Game
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\par \pard\plain \s2\sa43\keep \f2\fs20\cf6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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\par \pard\plain \s6\li360\sa31 \f2\fs16 The object of TicTactics is to be the first player to line up three playing pieces in a row, horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. In the 4x4x4 game, you
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must line up four pieces in a row. The following section explains how to play the game.
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\par
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\par \pard\plain \s13\sa86 \b\f2\fs16\cf2 To Choose a Board Type:
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\par \pard\plain \s7\fi-360\li720\sa180\tx720 \f2\fs16 \{bmc blkarow.bmp\}\tab From the Game menu, choose the type of board you want: 3x3, 3x3x3, or 4x4x4.
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\par \pard\plain \s13\sa86 \b\f2\fs16\cf2 To Choose a Skill Level:
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\par \pard\plain \s7\fi-360\li720\sa180\tx720 \f2\fs16 \{bmc blkarow.bmp\}\tab From the Options menu, choose Beginner, Intermediate, or Expert.
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\par \pard\plain \s13\sa86 \b\f2\fs16\cf2 To Start a New Game:
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\par \pard\plain \s21\li360\sa180\tx720 \f2\fs16 \{bmc blkarow.bmp\}\tab From the Game menu, choose New, or press F2.
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\par \pard\plain \s13\sa86 \b\f2\fs16\cf2 To Occupy a Square:
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\par \pard\plain \s7\fi-360\li720\sa180\tx720 \f2\fs16 \{bmc blkarow.bmp\}\tab Move the pointer to the desired location, and click the left mouse button.
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\par \pard\plain \s20\sb60 \b\f2\fs16\cf1 Related Topics
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\par \pard\plain \s2\sa43\keep \f2\fs20\cf6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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\par \pard\plain \s6\li360\sa31 \f2\fs16 \{bmc blkdiam.bmp\}\tab {\uldb Rules of the Game}{\v RulesOfTheGame}
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\par \{bmc blkdiam.bmp\}\tab {\uldb Overview}{\v Overview}
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\par \{bmc blkdiam.bmp\}\tab {\uldb Strategy and Hints}{\v StrategyAndHints}
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\par \pard\plain \s9\pagebb \b\f2\fs20 \page
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\par {\up6 #{\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20 {\fs16\up6 #} RulesOfTheGame}${\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20 {\fs16\up6 $} Rules of the Game}}{\fs16\up6 +{\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20 {\fs16\up6 +} TicTactics:115}K{\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20 {
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\fs16\up6 K} Rules of the Game} }Rules of the Game
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\par \pard\plain \s2\sa43\keep \f2\fs20\cf6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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\par \pard\plain \s13\sa86 \b\f2\fs16\cf2 TicTactics Rules:
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\par \pard\plain \s7\fi-360\li720\sa180\tx720 \f2\fs16 \{bmc bull.bmp\}\tab The game board is a 3x3, 3x3x3, or 4x4x4 grid of squares.
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\par \{bmc bull.bmp\}\tab To win, you must line up three pieces in a row: horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. In the 4x4x4 game, you must line up four pieces in a row.
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\par \{bmc bull.bmp\}\tab During your turn, you can occupy any {\ul free square.}{\v FreeSquare}
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\par \{bmc bull.bmp\}\tab Players alternate taking turns until either one player wins or no free squares remain. If neither player wins, the game is a draw.
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\par \pard\plain \s17\li360\sb60\sa187 \f2\fs16 {\cf6 Note:} The opponent's piece is always red. If you do not have a color monitor, red balls appear solid and blue balls appear patterned.
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\par \pard\plain \s20\sb60 \b\f2\fs16\cf1 Related Topics
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\par \pard\plain \s2\sa43\keep \f2\fs20\cf6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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\par \pard\plain \s6\li360\sa31 \f2\fs16 \{bmc blkdiam.bmp\}\tab {\uldb Playing the Game}{\v PlayingTheGame}
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\par \{bmc blkdiam.bmp\}\tab {\uldb Overview}{\v Overview}
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\par \{bmc blkdiam.bmp\}\tab {\uldb Strategy and Hints}{\v StrategyAndHints}
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\par \pard\plain \s9\pagebb \b\f2\fs20 \page
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\par {\up6 #{\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20 {\fs16\up6 #} GameMenuCommands}${\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20 {\fs16\up6 $} Game Menu Commands}}{\fs16\up6 +{\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20 {\fs16\up6 +} TicTactics:205}K{\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20
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{\fs16\up6 K} Game Menu Commands} }Game Menu Commands
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\par \pard\plain \s2\sa43\keep \f2\fs20\cf6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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\par \pard\plain \s13\sa86 \b\f2\fs16\cf2 New
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\par \pard\plain \s22\li360\sa43\tx720 \f2\fs16 Starts a new game of TicTactics.
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\par \pard\plain \s21\li360\sa180\tx720 \f2\fs16 You can start a new game at any time, even in the middle of a game.
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\par \pard\plain \s13\sa86 \b\f2\fs16\cf2 3x3, 3x3x3, or 4x4x4
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\par \pard\plain \s21\li360\sa180\tx720 \f2\fs16 Displays your choice of TicTactics board.
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\par \pard\plain \s13\sa86 \b\f2\fs16\cf2 Exit
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\par \pard\plain \s22\li360\sa43\tx720 \f2\fs16 Exits TicTactics.
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\par \pard\plain \s21\li360\sa180\tx720 \f2\fs16 You can exit at any time, even in the middle of a game.
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\par \pard\plain \s9\pagebb \b\f2\fs20 \page
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\par {\up6 #{\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20 {\fs16\up6 #} OptionsMenuCommands}${\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20 {\fs16\up6 $} Options Menu Commands}}{\fs16\up6 +{\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20 {\fs16\up6 +} TicTactics:215}K{\footnote \pard\plain \s245
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\fs20 {\fs16\up6 K} Options Menu Commands} }Options Menu Commands
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\par \pard\plain \s2\sa43\keep \f2\fs20\cf6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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\par \pard\plain \s13\sa86 \b\f2\fs16\cf2 Beginner, Intermediate, or Expert
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\par \pard\plain \s21\li360\sa180\tx720 \f2\fs16 Sets the skill level for your computer opponent.
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\par \pard\plain \s13\sa86 \b\f2\fs16\cf2 Color
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\par \pard\plain \s7\fi-360\li720\sa180\tx720 \f2\fs16 Turns color on or off.
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\par \pard\plain \s17\li360\sb60\sa187 \f2\fs16 {\cf6 Note:} You should turn on color only if you have a color monitor.
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\par \pard\plain \s13\sa86 \b\f2\fs16\cf2 Random, Red, or Blue Player Starts
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\par \pard\plain \s21\li360\sa180\tx720 \f2\fs16 Decides which player begins each game.
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\par \pard\plain \s17\li360\sb60\sa187 \f2\fs16 {\cf6 Note:} The opponent's piece is always red. If you do not have a color monitor, red balls appear solid and blue balls appear patterned.
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\par \pard\plain \s9\pagebb \b\f2\fs20 \page
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\par \pard\plain \s8\sa187\pagebb \b\f2 {\fs16\up6 #{\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20 {\fs16\up6 #} HowToPlay}${\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20 {\fs16\up6 $} How to Play}+{\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20 {\fs16\up6 +} TicTactics:100}K{\footnote
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\pard\plain \s245 \fs20 {\fs16\up6 K} How to Play} }How to Play
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\par \pard\plain \s2\sa43\keep \f2\fs20\cf6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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\par \pard\plain \s6\li360\sa31 \f2\fs16 This section contains information about how to play TicTactics.
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\par
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\par {\uldb Overview}{\v Overview}
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\par {\uldb Playing the Game}{\v PlayingTheGame}
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\par {\uldb Rules of the Game}{\v RulesOfTheGame
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\par }{\uldb Strategy and Hints}{\v StrategyAndHints}
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\par \pard\plain \s9\pagebb \b\f2\fs20 \page
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\par \pard\plain \s8\sa187\pagebb \b\f2 {\up6 #{\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20 {\fs16\up6 #} Commands}${\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20 {\fs16\up6 $} Commands}+{\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20 {\fs16\up6 +} TicTactics:200}K{\footnote \pard\plain \s245
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\fs20 {\fs16\up6 K} Commands}}Commands
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\par \pard\plain \s6\li360\sa31 \f2\fs16 This section contains information about the menu commands in TicTactics.
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\par
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\par {\uldb Game Menu Commands}{\v GameMenuCommands}
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\par {\uldb Options Menu Commands}{\v OptionsMenuCommands}
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\par \pard\plain \s9\pagebb \b\f2\fs20 \page {\plain \fs16\up6 #{\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20 {\fs16\up6 #} FreeSquare}${\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20 {\fs16\up6 $} Free Square}} Free Square
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\par \pard\plain \s6\li360\sa31 \f2\fs16 A free square is a square that is not occupied by any player's piece.
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\par {\plain \fs16\up6 #{\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20 {\fs16\up6 #} StrategyAndHints}${\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20 {\fs16\up6 $} Strategy And Hints}+{\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20 {\fs16\up6 +} TicTactics:120}K{\footnote \pard\plain \s245 \fs20
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{\fs16\up6 K} Strategy and hints}}Strategy and Hints
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\par \pard\plain \s2\sa43\keep \f2\fs20\cf6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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\par \pard\plain \s6\li360\sa31 \f2\fs16 This section contains helpful hints for playing TicTactics successfully.
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\par
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\par \pard\plain \s7\fi-360\li720\sa180\tx720 \f2\fs16 \{bmc bull.bmp\}\tab The only way to beat a smart opponent is to create a "split," where you line up
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two (or three) pieces in a row, in two places on the board. Then, regardless of where your opponent moves, you will win on the next turn. Of course, your opponent will be trying to create a split as well, so be aware.
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\par \{bmc bull.bmp\}\tab By lining up two (or three) of your pieces in a row, you can dictate your opponent's next move. He or she must try to block your win. Use this strategy to control your opponent's moves until you can create a split.
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\par \{bmc bull.bmp\}\tab In the 3x3 game, you should always be able to force a draw, regardless of who moves first.
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\par \{bmc bull.bmp\}\tab In the 3x3x3 game, if you move first, you should be able to win every time.
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\par \{bmc bull.bmp\}\tab In the 4x4x4 game, either opponent should be able to win. Clearly, the player who moves first has the advantage, but a smart second player can win a significant number of games.
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\par \pard\plain \s2\sa43\keep \f2\fs20\cf6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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\par \pard\plain \s6\li360\sa31 \f2\fs16 \{bmc blkdiam.bmp\}\tab {\uldb Playing the Game}{\v PlayingTheGame}
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\par \{bmc blkdiam.bmp\}\tab {\uldb Rules of the Game}{\v RulesOfTheGame}
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\par }
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