Gomoku, 5 in a row board game

Welcome to the 2025 Edition of Gomoku. An updated AI and more refined UI bring this classic board game right up to date.

Learn Gomoku or take on the Gomoku AI this free gomoku game has it all. Also known as junior go, gobang, renju, caro or five in a line this classic board game is fun for all.

The ancient game of Gomoku is essentially a very simple one, however as you progress you will be surprised at the richness and strategies required in both defence and attack.

Gomoku is a game for two people playing in opposition. Players take turns placing pieces anywhere on the board. The object of the game is to be the first player to achieve five pieces in a row, horizontally, vertically or diagonally.

Cant see which move to make then try the hint function. Didn’t see the last move, ask Gomoku to show it again. View the game info, game statistics….ok, that’s enough of the 2020 visual puns.

With support for 3 different board sizes and over 20 levels of game play you are sure to find one that exercises your mind to its limit.

Game features:

* Play against the computer or another human player on the same device.

* Supports 11x11, 13x13 and 15x15 board sizes allowing for a wide variety in game strategy.

* Over 20 levels of play to suit your mood.

* High quality artificial intelligence engine from acknowledged Gomoku experts.

* Support for alternate boards and pieces.

* Full undo and redo of moves.

* Show last move.

* Hints.

* Gomoku is just one of our large collection of best of breed classic board, card and puzzle games available for a wide range of platforms.