How to Play Gomoku
Black moves first. Players alternate placing one stone on an empty intersection. Create five connected stones horizontally, vertically, or diagonally before your opponent.
How to Play →Basic Gomoku Rules
A move places one stone and stones do not move afterward. Standard casual Gomoku usually treats five or more connected stones as a win, while tournament variants may use restrictions.
Rules →Beginner Strategy
Look for moves that create two threats at once. Defend open groups of three and four early, and try to keep your stones connected near the center.
Gomoku, Omok and Wuziqi
Gomoku, Omok and Wuziqi are closely related names for five-in-a-row games. Specific tournament rules can differ, but the basic goal remains making a line of five.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gomoku?
Gomoku is a two-player abstract strategy game in which players place black and white stones on a grid and try to make five in a row.
Can I play Gomoku against the computer?
Yes. Choose Vs Computer and select Easy, Medium or Hard difficulty.
Can two people play on one device?
Yes. Select 2 Players and take turns using the same board.
What board size does Gomoku use?
15×15 is common for Gomoku, while 19×19 is also widely used. This site supports both sizes.