🎮 What Is Gomoku?

Gomoku (also known as “Five in a Row” or “Wuziqi”) is an abstract strategy game where two players alternately place black or white stones on a grid—typically 15×15—to form an unbroken line of five stones vertically, horizontally, or diagonally.

Key points:

• Black plays first, often gaining a slight advantage—a factor addressed by opening rules like “Swap2” or Renju variants.

• Stones stay on the board once placed—no capturing or moving.

🧭 Getting Started

1. Choose your preferred platform (e.g., sprunki-retake.one, for live PvP; Gomoku Let’s Go on Steam for offline AI tournaments).

2. Learn or experiment with Swap2 or Renju rules for balanced play.

3. Practice vs AI at different levels or spectate CPU–CPU matches to learn strategy.

4. Get involved in communities like r/gomoku or abstract game forums, or try newer experiences like VR-based play.