THE PLAYBOOK · PLJTSS
How to play Gomoku
Bring your attention to one round of Gomoku. Make five or more connected stones horizontally, vertically or diagonally. A full board without a line is a draw. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Try a deliberate move
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. 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. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Start with a deliberate move.
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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
A useful example
Four consecutive stones with an empty point at both ends creates two possible finishing moves. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Read the matching step again.
Watch out for this
This is freestyle Gomoku, not Renju: there are no special forbidden opening or double-three rules. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.
Common questions
While learning, 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.
While learning, how do I control Gomoku?
Here is the relevant explanation: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
As a new player, what example helps explain Gomoku?
Four consecutive stones with an empty point at both ends creates two possible finishing moves.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Gomoku?
The key detail is this: This is freestyle Gomoku, not Renju: there are no special forbidden opening or double-three rules.
On this playing page, what format does Gomoku offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Play using the same-device two players mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
Which play mode does Gomoku use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Same-device two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.