[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"content-seo:gomoku":3},{"description":4,"seo":5,"faq":8},"Gomoku — also called Five in a Row — is played on a 15×15 board. Black moves first, the players alternate, and the first to connect five stones horizontally, vertically or diagonally wins. The rules fit in one sentence, but reading a few moves ahead is where the real game lies.\n\nThis version uses Renju rules to offset Black's first-move advantage. Black may not play a double three (3×3), a double four (4×4) or an overline of six or more, and only an exact five counts as a win for Black. A four-three (4×3) is allowed. White has no restrictions and also wins with six or more in a row. If you click a forbidden point, the move is blocked and a message tells you which rule applies.\n\nTo play a friend, create a room and send the invite link or room code; the other person joins from a browser with nothing to install. Random Match drops you into a room that is already waiting. The host plays Black in the first game, colors swap on every rematch, extra visitors can watch as spectators, and each move has a 15-second clock — running out of time loses the game.\n\nPlaying solo? The AI has 18 levels, from 9 kyu for beginners up to 9 dan. You play Black against it, and your best win is saved as a record to beat.",{"ogTitle":6,"ogDescription":7},"Gomoku Online | Five in a Row vs Friends or AI - Giggleus","Play Gomoku (Five in a Row) in your browser: invite a friend with a link, join a random match, or take on an AI with 18 levels from 9 kyu to 9 dan.",[9,12,15,18],{"question":10,"answer":11},"What are the rules of Gomoku here?","Black moves first on a 15×15 board and the first to connect five in a row wins. Renju rules apply: Black cannot play 3×3, 4×4 or an overline and must make exactly five, while White also wins with six or more.",{"question":13,"answer":14},"How do I play Gomoku online with a friend?","Create a room and share the invite link or room code. Your friend joins from a browser, the host plays Black in the first game, and colors swap on every rematch.",{"question":16,"answer":17},"How strong is the Gomoku AI?","There are 18 levels, from 9 kyu (beginner) through 1 kyu and 1 dan up to 9 dan. You always play Black against the AI.",{"question":19,"answer":20},"Is there a time limit per move?","Yes. Each move must be made within 15 seconds; if your clock runs out, you lose the game on time."]