How many players can play Gomoku?

2 players. If you're short of players, the host can add CPU players, so you can start a table on your own.

What age is Gomoku suitable for?

We suggest 6+. There's no age check, so treat it as a guide.

Does it cost anything?

Nothing at all. No account and no app to install: enter a name and you're straight in.

Can I play on a smartphone?

Yes. It runs in the browser, so the same URL opens on iPhone and Android alike.

How do I invite friends?

Open a table and press "Invite link" to get its URL. Anyone you send it to comes straight to your table.

Board games

How to play Gomoku

Five in a row
and you win.

Take turns placing black and white stones on a go board; the first to line up five wins. The rules fit in one line, the reading has no bottom. Games are short, so play as many as you like.

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No sign-up, nothing to install. Enter a name and you're at the table. No opponent? Play the CPU right away.

Count: 2
Play time: 5-15 min
Ages: 6+
Equipment: A 15×15 go board and stones

What is Gomoku?

Stones go on the intersections. Five of your stones in a row - across, down or diagonally - wins. Block your opponent's four by playing on the open end.

Take turns placing black and white stones on the intersections of a go board; the first to get five in a row - across, down or diagonally - wins. "Get five in a row" is all there is to learn, but you'll be blocking your opponent's threes and fours while building shapes they can't stop. Games are short, so it's perfect for playing several rounds in a room and keeping score.

Playing Gomoku at Kirakuken

A kaya-wood board with clamshell white stones and Nachi slate black stones
The last move and the winning five are marked on the board
Choose the CPU's strength: Easy, Normal or Strong

Rules of Gomoku

These rules always apply at our tables.

Turns: on the 15×15 grid of a go board, black (first) and white (second) take turns placing one stone on an intersection. Stones never move and are never captured.
Winning: the first to get five of their stones in an unbroken row, across, down or diagonally, wins. Six or more in a row also wins. The winning row is shown on the board.
Forbidden moves: none. Double threes, double fours and overlines (six or more) are allowed for both black and white (the renju restrictions are not used).
Draw: if the board fills up and nobody has five in a row, the game is a draw.

FAQ

How many players can play Gomoku?: 2 players. If you're short of players, the host can add CPU players, so you can start a table on your own.
What age is Gomoku suitable for?: We suggest 6+. There's no age check, so treat it as a guide.
Does it cost anything?: Nothing at all. No account and no app to install: enter a name and you're straight in.
How long does a game take?: About 5-15 min.
Can I play on a smartphone?: Yes. It runs in the browser, so the same URL opens on iPhone and Android alike.
How do I invite friends?: Open a table and press "Invite link" to get its URL. Anyone you send it to comes straight to your table.

Done reading? Take a seat.

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Last updated: 2026-11-03