XOX
Here we go then. I've "taught" the Blue Robot just two things:
  1. If you can win on this move, win!
  2. If you will lose on the next gold move, block it!
Otherwise, choose any empty spot!  Let's play then - you go first.
Now I've "told" the Blue Robot to choose the middle spot if it's free.
You should always be able to win from this position.

So, what must I "teach" the blue robot to avoid this situation?
That's right! Prefer a corner spot. Consider it done!
Your turn. Your Gold Robot knows no rules.
Press the button to see it play. Experiment with the listed rules.
The Blue Robot is not playing its best game so Gold can win!
Take it in turns to choose any card.
The first to hold 3 cards totalling 15 wins.
Did you spot that it's really XOX in disguise?
Take it in turns to choose any word.
The first to hold 3 ovals with the same letter wins.
Did you spot that once again it's really XOX in disguise?
A fun puzzle is to find 9 words of your own that work.
Here's mine: map, nail, aloe, mud, pied, rod, muse, sin & spot.
If gold can win on this move, win!
If gold will lose on the next blue move, block it!
If the middle slot is free, choose it.
If a corner slot is free, choose it.

This page is for folk who have worked on the puzzle from the previous page.
Simply enter your 9 words and press return.
I've entered mine as a sample for you.

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H X X X
H X X X
H X X X
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