How to play Gomoku
Gomoku (Five in a Row) is played on the intersections of a 15×15 board. Black moves first; players take turns placing one stone. The first to get five or more stones in an unbroken line — horizontally, vertically or diagonally — wins.
- Controls: tap or click an empty intersection to place a stone. The last move is marked with a dot.
- Play the computer at five levels or a friend on the same device. Choose Black (first) or White with Play as.
- Undo takes back your last move. Unfinished games are saved automatically.
Tips
An open four (four in a row with both ends free) cannot be stopped, and an open three threatens to become one — block open threes immediately! The winning trick is a double threat such as four-three or three-three: two threats at once that your opponent cannot both block.
About this gomoku
Place stones and get five in a row before your opponent. Play Gomoku free in your browser on desktop, tablet or phone. It works offline once loaded — perfect for travel. Your progress and best scores are saved on your device. Popular searches: five in a row.
Gomoku FAQ
Is Gomoku free to play?
Yes. Gomoku is completely free on GamesVora. There is nothing to download or install and you don't need an account.
Can I play Gomoku offline?
Yes. Once you have opened GamesVora while online, Gomoku is saved on your device and you can keep playing without an internet connection.
Does Gomoku work on mobile phones and tablets?
Yes. Gomoku works in any modern browser on Android phones, iPhones, iPads, tablets, laptops and desktop computers, with touch, mouse and keyboard controls.
Is my progress saved?
Your settings, best scores and statistics are saved in your browser on this device. Clearing your browser data will reset them.
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