How to play Gomoku (5 in a row)

Learn the rules to the board game Gomoku (also called 5 in a row) quickly and concisely - This video has no distractions, just the rules.

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RULES:
The object of this 2 player game is to be the first player to get 5 in a row horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Using a Go gameboard and stones, players alternate taking turns placing the stones on any empty intersection. Black goes first then the players alternate. Stones may not be removed from the board once placed. A common variation to play with is the Swap 2 rule.

With Swap2, at the beginning of the game, the first player starts by placing three stones: 2 black and 1 white on the board. The second player then selects to either: play black, play white and place one more stone, or place two more stones of any color and let the first player choose the color they want to be.

The first player to get 5 in a row wins!

[lunarsabbatical]

My daughter and me play Gomoku every Saturday at 4 at the Starbucks at 4116 Dempster in Skokie. We’re always looking for new people to play with. We have an extra board.

[widmo]

wow, I've been playing this on paper for a while now,
I didnt even know this was a "real" game

[Galaktusz]

Your swap2 version is wrong! After 3 stones(2 black, 1 white) second player can choose black or white. Second player can continue with white simple. If second player don't like the open, he can put more 2 stones (white and black, not any color!) After that, player one will choose with wich one will continue!

[Tomek]

Try to get a 4 line (four line) or a 4-3 (four-three)!

[PKMNwww_MkII]

Are you planning to do a how to play video of Muffin Time: The Random Card Game any time soon? I am a fan of asdfmovie.

[svanitha]

Hi, what is the origin of the name gomoku?

[GretaBrink-]

Fun fact: Gomoku means five ingredients
Go(five) moku(ingredients)

[christinuwem]

Helped me learn to play a better game not at all