Abstract: A mechanical apparatus for playing a game of chance for entertainment. By manipulation of a mallet-like device a resilient ball is caused to bounce about within a hollow open-space, then settle into any one of nine indentures in a scoring face which is marked to represent a tic-tac-toe board. A matching tic-tac-toe score card for marking results and determining the winner of the game may be included. Although designed primarily as a toy for children, it has appeal to those of all ages.