THE PLAYBOOK · HNZKBY
Learn your way around Gomoku
Read the aim of Gomoku, then make your first move. 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. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Give this approach a try
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. Notice the feedback after each input.
The purpose of your moves
Make five or more connected stones horizontally, vertically or diagonally. A full board without a line is a draw. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
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.
Input guidance
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
Put the rules into context
Four consecutive stones with an empty point at both ends creates two possible finishing moves. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Read the matching step again.
Keep this in mind
This is freestyle Gomoku, not Renju: there are no special forbidden opening or double-three rules. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Clarifying the way this game works
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Gomoku?
Here is the relevant explanation: Make five or more connected stones horizontally, vertically or diagonally. A full board without a line is a draw.
For my first round, how do I control Gomoku?
Here is the relevant explanation: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
For my first round, what example helps explain Gomoku?
Here is the relevant explanation: Four consecutive stones with an empty point at both ends creates two possible finishing moves.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Gomoku?
For clarity: This is freestyle Gomoku, not Renju: there are no special forbidden opening or double-three rules.
As a new player, what format does Gomoku offer?
The key detail is this: Play using the same-device two players mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
While learning, which play mode does Gomoku use?
The mode on this page is Same-device two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
