Original Relay Nine cover illustration showing the Triad Tactics gameplay concept
R9-06 / Original cover artwork for Triad Tactics

R9-06 / Tabletop Systems

Triad Tactics

Build a three-node alignment on a wider tactical grid before the station logic does.

Typical run
2 min
Input
Pointer
Storage
Local only
Ready for input
Score 0Best 0
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Operator manual

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01

How to play

Place your mark on the 4 by 4 grid and complete any row, column, or diagonal of three.

02

Controls

Click or tap any open cell.

03

Rules & result

You transmit first. Three connected marks win; a full 4 by 4 grid is a draw.

04

Scoring tip

Control the central four nodes and create overlapping three-node threats.

How Triad Tactics works

The board state and win lines are evaluated locally after every turn, providing immediate text and visual results. Restart creates a clean state without reloading the page, and optional records remain on this device.

Accessibility and devices

The game uses visible text feedback in addition to color. Controls are keyboard-focusable, touch targets are at least 44 pixels, and motion is reduced when your system requests it.

Questions / R9-06

Protocol notes

Can I play again quickly?+

Yes. New Round resets the board instantly.

Is the station beatable?+

Yes. The wider grid rewards forks and overlapping threats.