Because adulting is hard, but 1-Tic-Tac-Toe is easy.
1. The grid is 3x3, because who needs more?
2. Players take turns, unless you're a cheater.
3. X's and O's are the only symbols, because simplicity is key.
4. The first player to get 3 in a row, wins. Unless you're playing against a toddler.
Win the game, I guess?
Procrastinate more effectively?
Get away with not doing actual work?