Take turns
Black starts. Players place one stone at a time on an empty intersection.
THE CLASSIC FIVE-IN-A-ROW GAMEPlay Gomoku online.
Play Gomoku online.
Make your next five.
Meet your next opponent. Build a winning streak. Find a live match with a nickname — no sign-up needed.
Play now01 / THE GAME
Play Gomoku
Connect five stones in a row to win.
Select an intersection. Use arrow keys and Enter for keyboard play.
02 / THE LEADERBOARD
Keep the streak alive.
Top 50 players, ranked by best winning streak, then total wins. Random online matches only.
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03 / HOW TO PLAY
Easy to learn. Hard to master.
Make a line of five
Make five or more stones of your color in a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line.
Play your way
Find a random opponent online, play on one screen, or practice against the computer.
Gomoku: the classic five-in-a-row game
Gomoku, also known as five in a row or Gobang, is a strategy game played on the intersections of a board. Black and White take turns placing stones; five or more consecutive stones win under our freestyle rules. Play free in your browser on desktop or mobile, meet a random opponent online, or practice against the computer.
New to the game? Read the Gomoku rules, learn beginner strategy, or browse the frequently asked questions. Our live game uses a 15 × 15 board, 90-second online turns, and a leaderboard based on your best winning streak.
A little strategy. A lot of fun. Play another round.