Classic Five in a Row — the ancient Chinese board game
Place stones on the grid intersections. Get five in a row — horizontally, vertically, or diagonally — to win. Black goes first. Full rules →
Gomoku (五子棋) originated in ancient China over 2,000 years ago. It spread to Japan, Korea, and eventually worldwide. Read more →
Master double-threats, control the center, and learn to block forks. 7 winning tips →
Gomoku vs Go vs Tic-Tac-Toe — what's the difference? See comparison →