How to play
- You play black, the computer plays white. You go first.
- Connect five stones of the same color in a row β horizontally, vertically, or diagonally β to win.
- If the entire 15x15 board fills up with no one connecting five, it's a draw.
- Click an empty square to place a stone; the most recent move is marked with a highlighted border.
Difficulty levels
- Easy: The computer mostly moves randomly, occasionally finding a good move.
- Medium: It picks reasonably among favorable moves, giving a moderate challenge.
- Hard: It actively blocks your open three- and four-in-a-rows while never missing its own attacking chances β a fully calculated opponent.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of game is Gomoku?
Gomoku, also known as Five in a Row, is a traditional board game where two players take turns placing stones on a grid, and the first to connect five stones of the same color β horizontally, vertically, or diagonally β wins.
Does going first (black) give an advantage?
Yes, in Gomoku the player who moves first with black stones is generally considered to have the advantage. In this game, you always play black and move first.
Can I beat "Hard" difficulty?
Yes, it's possible. Since the computer never misses blocking an open three or four, try building a double threat β creating danger in two directions at once so it can't block both.