The game “X Circle” is a fun and fast game. Like many games, it can also be created in the ClapLab game generator. In this tutorial post about creating an “X Circle” game we will explain and detail how to create the game in ClapLab. A screen with the game board of “X circle” in ClapLab in the game XO, or in its English names tic-tac-toe or noughts and crosses, sometimes also known in Hebrew as “X mix dricks”, the players in the game compete with each other in creating a continuous column, row or diagonal by marking X or O depending on what they chose for themselves at the beginning of the game. For more explanation on Wikipedia about the game X circle>> In the generator, we added an extension to the game where the players have to answer a question before they get the right to add their X or circle to the board. A correct answer will allow the marker to be added to the game board, an incorrect answer will pass the turn to the other team. The game is a team game and unlike other team games in ClapLab you can only play it with up to two teams.

What are the steps to create an “X Circle” game?

• Enter ClapLab .
• Select Create a new game.
• Choose the X circle game.
• Type in the questions and answers, or choose from the pool of questions for the game that we have previously entered.
• That’s it, the game is ready

An explanatory video about creating an “X Circle” game

A combination of knowledge and strategy

In the game “X Circle” a game strategy is combined in choosing the correct square where we want to place our shape, with knowledge of the subject in which the game was written, because only answering the questions correctly will allow the shape to be placed in the place we chose. Additional elements of group dynamics and formation also enter into the atmosphere of the game that is created in the place where the game is played.

When is it right to use the “X circle” game?

The game is a relatively fast game, so we recommend using it as an opening game or a summary as part of a training set or lesson. “X circle” is an excellent spice for presenting a topic and making it accessible to the players, or for summarizing the topic in the minutes remaining at the end of the game or until the break. Both the players and the moderators are not afraid and feel the fun when there is an “X Circle” game, because it is clear to everyone that it will be fast and fun. This, unlike games where it is not always clear when the end of the game will come. The game can also be played in zoom, as you can see in the example in the video in front of you: In the video, we run an “X Circle” game as a summary topic for the training we gave to the participants at the ClapLab launch event. For more information about the X Circle game and explanations click here>>

Play a sample game of X Circle>>

“X Circle” trivia game options

• In the game you can enter questions with 2-4 answers (American questions).
• Game operators can choose a random order for the questions to be presented.
• You can choose whether there will be an allotted time for answering a question (to increase gameplay).
• At the beginning of the game, enter the names of the teams (to increase identification and connection to the game).

Logo of the game “X Circle” “X Circle” trivia game in the ClapLab game generator