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Gomoku

Gomoku

Take turns placing stones and be first to line up five.

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HOW TO PLAY

How to play Gomoku

Play a friend on a 15×15 board. The first player to connect five stones horizontally, vertically, or diagonally wins.

Controls

  • Click or tap an empty intersection to place a stone
  • Use arrow keys to focus a cell, then press Enter to play
  • Undo: take back a move; New game: restart

Tips

  1. Compete for connecting lines through the center.
  2. Watch for an opponent’s open four-stone threat.