How to Play Gomoku

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Open Gomoku, check the instructions and begin a round. Make five or more connected stones horizontally, vertically or diagonally. A full board without a line is a draw. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Use the example below to understand a decision.

Keep the aim in sight

Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Make the next step deliberately.

Your goal

Make five or more connected stones horizontally, vertically or diagonally. A full board without a line is a draw. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Review the board or playing area as it changes.

Step by step

Player 1 places the first stone on an empty intersection.
Player 2 places a stone and turns alternate.
Look for open lines and block your opponent’s threats.
A winning line immediately ends the round.

Controls

Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.

A useful example

Four consecutive stones with an empty point at both ends creates two possible finishing moves. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Keep the game’s format in mind.

Watch out for this

This is freestyle Gomoku, not Renju: there are no special forbidden opening or double-three rules. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.

Common questions

On this playing page, what is the goal of Gomoku?

The key detail is this: Make five or more connected stones horizontally, vertically or diagonally. A full board without a line is a draw.

For a quick reminder, how do I control Gomoku?

For clarity: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.

On this playing page, what example helps explain Gomoku?

The key detail is this: Four consecutive stones with an empty point at both ends creates two possible finishing moves.

On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Gomoku?

This is freestyle Gomoku, not Renju: there are no special forbidden opening or double-three rules.

For a quick reminder, what format does Gomoku offer?

Keep this in mind: Play using the same-device two players mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.

While learning, which play mode does Gomoku use?

Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Same-device two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.