How to Play Gomoku

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How to play Gomoku

Start Gomoku in your browser at PT-BUS. Make five or more connected stones horizontally, vertically or diagonally. A full board without a line is a draw. The page pairs the game with a short learning break, an example and answers about this edition.

A short learning break

Choose one objective for this visit: understand the controls, complete a round, or recognise a common mistake. Progress does not need to be rushed.

Your goal

Make five or more connected stones horizontally, vertically or diagonally. A full board without a line is a draw.

Step by step

1. Player 1 places the first stone on an empty intersection.
2. Player 2 places a stone and turns alternate.
3. Look for open lines and block your opponent’s threats.
4. A winning line immediately ends the round.

Controls

Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.

A useful example

Four consecutive stones with an empty point at both ends creates two possible finishing moves.

Watch out for this

This is freestyle Gomoku, not Renju: there are no special forbidden opening or double-three rules.

Common questions