Gomoku · Game guide
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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.
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.
Game mode
Two-player mode means sharing this device, not online multiplayer.
Saving and deletion
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