No need to find scrap paper or pen when you want to play a few rounds of this kid classic. This windproof version is also ideal for the beach or a picnic.

YOUโ€™LL NEED

  • 4 similar size twigs
  • Twine
  • White glue
  • 5 light-coloured stones
  • 5 dark-coloured stones
  • Permanent marker

1. Lay out the four twigs in a tic-tac-toe pattern.

2. Cut a piece of twine about 20 cm long. Tie it around one of the twig joints, leaving a long end of twine. Wrap the twine around the joint in a figure eight fashion. Tie it again.

3. Repeat with the other three twig intersections.

4. Add a dab of glue on top of each twine figure eight and let dry overnight.

5. Mark the xโ€™s and oโ€™s on the stones according to colour, and watch the fun unfold.