Goal
Get five pieces in a row horizontally, vertically, or diagonally to win!
Gomoku
Get five pieces in a row horizontally, vertically, or diagonally to win!
How to play
Rules
- Players take turns placing a stone on any empty intersection, edges included
- Black always goes first
- Five or more in a row wins — across, down or diagonally
- Keyboard: arrows move the cursor, Enter places a stone, Z undoes
Strategy
- Focus on creating open-ended lines of 3 or 4
- Block opponent's lines before they become 4
- Try to create 'double threats' where you have two ways to win
- Control the center of the board early on
Ready to give it a go? Find Gomoku on the board shelf in Game Nest.