Gomoku, often referred to as Five Stones in a Row, is a strategic board game designed for two players. Traditionally played on a 19×19 square board, it can also be enjoyed on a smaller 15×15 board commonly used in modern competitive settings. Players take turns placing stones of their designated colors on the board, striving to be the first to arrange five consecutive stones in a straight line—whether that be vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. The game features various rule variations that add unique twists to the gameplay.
This ancient game is believed to have originated in China over two millennia ago, and today, it enjoys global popularity, with numerous sporting tournaments conducted around it.
