Objetivo
Be the first player to get exactly five (or more in some variants) of your stones in a row horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
Visão geral
Gomoku, also known as Five in a Row, is a traditional abstract strategy board game. Two players take turns placing stones on a grid, trying to create an unbroken row of five stones while blocking their opponent from doing the same.
Configuração
The game is played on a 15x15 grid (sometimes 19x19, the same as a Go board). The board starts empty. Black plays first and players use black and white stones.
Como jogar
- Players alternate turns, placing one stone of their color on any empty intersection.
- Once placed, stones never move or get removed.
- The first player to create five consecutive stones in a line wins.
- Lines can be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal.
- In standard rules, exactly five wins. Overlines (more than five in a row) may not count depending on the variant.
- Block your opponent's threats while building your own winning position.
Vencer o jogo
Create an unbroken line of exactly five stones of your color (or five or more, depending on rules). If the board fills without a winner, the game is a draw.
Dicas estratégicas
Control the center of the board - it provides the most opportunities for five in a row.
Look for double threats (open threes or fours) that cannot be blocked in one move.
An 'open four' (four in a row with both ends open) is an immediate win if unblocked.
A 'double open three' creates two open threes simultaneously and usually wins.
Block your opponent's open threes immediately; open fours are already too late.
Think several moves ahead - the winner often sets up winning positions many turns in advance.
As Black, take advantage of the first-move advantage; as White, play defensively early.
Variantes
RenjuProfessional rules for Black to balance first-move advantage. Black cannot make double fours, double threes, or overlines.
StandardAny five or more in a row wins for both players.
Opening rulesSwap or swap2 rules help balance the strong first-player advantage.