Five in a Row
Line up five before your rival.
About Five in a Row
Five in a Row — the classic Gomoku — is a pure two-player strategy duel on a 13×13 board. Take turns placing your coloured stone on any empty point; the first player to line up five of their stones in an unbroken row — horizontal, vertical, or diagonal — wins instantly. It plays like a supercharged tic-tac-toe: you are always juggling building your own line while blocking your opponent’s, and a sneaky double-threat that makes two lines at once is unstoppable. Simple rules, deep tactics, and a tense back-and-forth where one missed block loses the game. Local two-player, fully offline, free and instant on any touchscreen or desktop.
Frequently asked questions
How do I play Five in a Row?+
Two players alternate placing stones on the board. The first to get five of their own stones in an unbroken line — in any direction — wins the game immediately.
Is Five in a Row the same as Gomoku?+
Yes — it follows the classic Gomoku rule of being first to make a line of five, played here on a 13×13 board.
What is the key strategy?+
Watch for your opponent reaching four in a row and block it, while setting up your own "double threats" — two open lines at once that can’t both be blocked.
Is Five in a Row free and offline?+
Yes — it is local two-player on one screen, completely free, with no download or sign-up.
