Gomoku

How to play

1. Mint moves first on the 15×15 intersections. Players alternate placing one stone in an empty space.
2. Five or more stones in a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line wins. Overlines are allowed; there are no double-three or Renju forbidden-move rules.
3. A full board without a winning line is a draw. Choose AI or local two-player mode; changing mode or level starts a new game.

AI or a friend?

Choose local AI with three search levels, or two players sharing one device. Changing mode or level starts a fresh game. Select a space, then confirm your move. There are no online rooms.

Make your move

• Touch or mouse: select a space, then press Confirm move. Checkers selects a piece before its destination.
• Keyboard: arrows move the cursor; Enter/Space previews, then confirms. The on-screen arrows provide the same selection controls.
• Standard gamepad: D-pad selects, primary button previews/confirms, Start pauses. Physical controllers and Tesla browsers await testing.

A small head start

• Build lines with space at both ends and watch for immediate opposing fours.
• A move can defend and extend your own line at the same time.
• Preview the displayed row and column before confirming on a phone.

Compatibility notes

Touch and keyboard controls are implemented. Physical phones, controllers and Tesla browsers await device testing.

Play style: Point and move. Local progress restoration is available for this game.

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Credits & source

Denny Games · MIT · original implementation. Source code

Updated: 2026-10-12. Free to play. Pages may contain disclosed affiliate links; Google ads are inactive.