Why Games Like Tic Tac Toe Belong on Blogs
Tic Tac Toe
And How They Can Boost Engagement, Dwell Time, and Delight
If you’ve just played a quick round of Tic Tac Toe on this blog — or you’re thinking about embedding it into your own — you might be wondering:
“Why does a psychology blog include simple games?”
Or more practically:
“What do games like this actually do for a website?”
The answer is simple: they increase time on page, boost engagement, and offer a moment of frictionless delight — all with just a few lines of JavaScript.
🎮 Tic Tac Toe Generator
Is This Free to Use?
Personal use is free forever.
If you’re using this tool on your own blog, portfolio, or personal Squarespace site, you don’t need to pay — enjoy it freely.
Commercial use requires a one-time license.
If you’re a developer, agency, or using this on a client project or monetized site, please purchase a commercial license. It helps support ongoing development and gives you peace of mind.
One-time cost: £49.99 (normally £79.99)
Covers unlimited client sites, all current tools, and future updates.
👉 Learn more or buy a license here
Disclaimer
This script is provided as-is with no guarantees. While it's designed to be safe for most Squarespace sites, always test changes before going live — especially if you’ve installed third-party plugins, custom fonts, or heavy integrations. By using this code, you accept that we are not liable for any unexpected behavior or performance changes.
Dwell Time Is Attention
In the world of content strategy and SEO, dwell time refers to how long a visitor stays on a page before clicking away. Higher dwell times signal that the visitor is interested, engaged, or exploring — and can improve how search engines perceive your site.
But dwell time isn’t just about SEO.
It’s about attention — and attention is the currency of connection. Whether you’re teaching psychology, writing blog posts, or showcasing your services, small interactive moments can act as reset points for the brain. A pause, a play, a spark of surprise.
Games are one of the most underrated tools for that.
The Power of Simple Games
The kinds of games we like to embed in articles are intentionally:
🎯 Simple — no learning curve, just click and play
⚡ Lightweight — no backend, no loading times
🧱 Self-contained — all HTML/JS/CSS, paste-and-go
🔁 Replayable — Tic Tac Toe, memory games, reaction time tests
You don’t need a game portal. Just a pocket of interactivity tucked beside a post, in a footer, or in an offbeat sidebar. A visitor might stay just a few seconds longer — and that’s often the difference between bounce and browse.
Who Are These Games For?
Personal blogs that want to feel more human
Writers and educators who want to break up heavy reading
Client sites looking for easy engagement tricks
Curious Squarespace users who love a bit of fun
We’re not trying to reinvent game design. We’re offering a frictionless way to add warmth, curiosity, and stickiness to your site — without code bloat or plugins.
How to Use the Game
You can embed this Tic Tac Toe game with one copy-and-paste into a Code Block on any Squarespace page. It runs entirely in the browser and works offline.
✅ Features
2-player or play vs computer
No external files or hosting
Lightweight and mobile-friendly
Instant restart + clean design
