How to Play Gomoku (Five in a Row) Online
Gomoku, also known as Five in a Row, is a classic strategy board game originating in East Asia. Two players take turns placing black and white stones on a 15×15 grid. The first player to get exactly five stones in a row — horizontally, vertically, or diagonally — wins.
Gomoku Tips
- Control the center: Central stones are part of the most possible winning lines — start there.
- Build double threats: Create two simultaneous threats so your opponent can only block one.
- Block open fours immediately: An unblocked open four is nearly impossible to stop on the next move.
- Watch for forks: A fork creates two winning lines at once — learn to spot and set them up.
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