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Gomoku

G
PLAYERS
2
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Indoor
MATERIALS
MEASUREMENTS

Typically played on a 15x15 or 19x19 intersection grid.

HOW TO PLAY
1

Players take turns placing one stone of their color on any empty intersection of the grid.

2

Stones are never moved or removed once placed.

3

The goal is to be the first to arrange five of your own stones in an unbroken row, horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.

4

Watch your opponent's stones each turn and block any row of four before it becomes five.

5

If the entire board fills with no five-in-a-row achieved, the game is declared a draw.

6

The first player to complete an unbroken line of five stones wins immediately.