Build Open Lines
Open threes and fours force your opponent to respond before they can grow their own attack.
Five in a row
Gomoku
Place stones, build open lines, and force five before the board closes around you.
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Your turn as Black
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Input
Click or tap any open intersection to place a stone.
Arrow keys, mobile arrows, and controller d-pad move the cursor.
Enter, Space, or controller A places at the selected intersection.
Keyboard, touch, controller
Defend Early
The AI checks immediate wins and blocks before choosing positional pressure.
Keep Momentum
AI results are saved locally with wins, losses, draws, streak, and best streak.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gomoku
Gomoku is a five-in-a-row strategy game played with black and white stones on a 15 by 15 grid. The first player to make an unbroken line of five wins.
Yes. Use 2 Players mode for local pass-and-play on the same device, or play against the built-in AI.
Strong openings usually start in the center because center stones can grow threats in every direction. Edges are more restrictive early in the round.
Yes. Arrow keys or d-pad move the cursor, Enter or A places a stone, N or B restarts, M or X toggles sound, and F or Start toggles fullscreen.