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How to play Gomoku Five
Gomoku Five is the classic five-in-a-row board game on a wooden 15 by 15 board. Black and white take turns placing one stone on an intersection; the first player to get five stones in an unbroken line, across, down or diagonally, wins. If the board fills up, the game is a draw.
Play against a bot at Easy, Medium or Hard strength and choose whether you move first as Black or second as White, or sit down with a friend for local pass-and-play. Against the bot you get three free undos per game, a hint that marks a strong move (after a short video) and, after a loss, a chance to take back your last moves and play on. The winning line lights up in gold.
Your wins, losses, draws and win streaks are saved on your device for each bot level, so you can close the tab and come back later. Sound effects can be muted with one button, and a zoom button helps on small phones. The game runs in the browser with no download and no account.
Controls
Click an intersection to place a stone. Arrows move, Enter or Space places, U undo, H hint, N new game, Esc menu.
Tap an intersection to place a stone. Zoom enlarges the board; drag to move it.
FAQ
How do I win?
Be the first to place five of your stones in an unbroken row: across, down or diagonally. Six or more in a row also wins.
Can I play with a friend?
Yes. Choose Two players in the menu and take turns on the same screen.
Can I take back a move?
Against the bot you have three free undos per game. When they are used up, a short video gives one more. Two-player games have unlimited undo.
Is my progress saved?
Yes. Wins, losses, draws and win streaks per bot level are saved on your device.
Is Gomoku Five free?
Yes. It is free to play in your browser, with no download and no account.
Can I play on my phone?
Yes. It runs on phones, tablets and computers. Tap an intersection to place a stone. Zoom enlarges the board; drag to move it.