Gomoku
The simple joy of connecting five.
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Play free 15×15 Gomoku in your browser without installation or sign-up. Challenge the computer or take turns on one device, with freestyle rules, undo and a saved recent game.
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Gomoku · How to play
Play free 15×15 Gomoku in your browser without installation or sign-up. Challenge the computer or take turns on one device, with freestyle rules, undo and a saved recent game.
Rules and controls
Black starts on a 15×15 board. Connect five or more stones horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Both players may make double threes, double fours and overlines. This is freestyle Gomoku, not Renju.
Controls
Click or tap an empty intersection to place a stone. Choose computer or local two-player mode and computer difficulty in the game settings. Undo lets you take back a move. Send the link to a friend. Opening it joins the game immediately, with no form to fill in.
Beginner strategy
Before every move: take an immediate win, then block the opponent's immediate win. An open four has two winning ends; a blocked four has one. A gap inside four stones can also be a one-move threat. Create two independent winning threats when possible, but do not ignore an opponent who can win first.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to install anything or create an account?
Play for free without installing an app or creating a game account. Use a desktop or mobile browser with JavaScript enabled.
Can friends play from separate devices?
Send the link to a friend. Opening it joins the game immediately, with no form to fill in.
Does this game use Renju rules?
This is freestyle Gomoku, not Renju. Double threes and double fours are allowed for both colors. A line of six or more stones also wins.
12 Gomoku attack & defense puzzles
Find a winning move, block four stones, then build a two-way threat.