THE PLAYBOOK · 850305
How to play Gomoku
A round of Gomoku at 850305 begins with understanding the objective. Make five or more connected stones horizontally, vertically or diagonally. A full board without a line is a draw. The learning focus here is read the feedback, supported by the rule notes below.
Read the feedback
Status messages explain the current state and rejected actions. Check them when an action does not behave as you expected.
Your goal
Make five or more connected stones horizontally, vertically or diagonally. A full board without a line is a draw.
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.
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
What is included in this edition?
Place stones on a fifteen-by-fifteen grid. This freestyle version accepts any continuous line of at least five stones.
Which controls should I use?
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
Can you show a concrete example?
Four consecutive stones with an empty point at both ends creates two possible finishing moves.