Casual Games

Gomoku

Can you be the first to get five in a row?

Take turns placing black and white stones. The first to line up five in a row, horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, wins. Play against the computer, or with family and friends on the same screen.

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At a glance

Players: 1 player (vs. computer) or 2 players
Ages: 6 and up
Play time: About 3–10 minutes per game
Levels · Modes: Play the computer · Two players (your record against the computer is saved on your device)

How to play

Choose "Play the computer" or "Two players."
Black goes first. Tap any intersection to place a stone.
Take turns placing stones. When you play the computer, you're black.
The first to connect five horizontally, vertically, or diagonally wins. Made a mistake? You can undo a move.

Tips

If your opponent gets three in a row with both ends open, block it right away. An "open three" quickly turns into four.
Starting near the center gives you more chances to build lines in many directions.
Don't just attack. Before placing a stone, make a habit of checking your opponent's longest line.

What it practices

Thinking aheadPractice looking several moves ahead.

Pattern recognitionQuickly spot the shapes that turn into lines.

Balancing offense and defenseKeep an eye on your lines and your opponent's at the same time.

Great for

Anyone who wants to face off with family or friends on one screen
Kids just learning games played on a Go board
Anyone who wants a quiet game against the computer

Good to know

Chalna's Gomoku uses the most basic rule: the first to connect five wins, with no complicated forbidden-move rules. Your win/loss record against the computer is saved only on your own device.

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