Free to play · iOS · Android · Web

Gomoku online.
Play for more.

One more round with friends. One more point for your country. One step closer to the season final. Find your reason to play free five in a row.

Discover the new ways to play

Meet your next rival.

One community. Every platform.

Android testers welcome. Join with your Google account.
Need test access? Get in touch.

New to Gomoku? Learn the rules. · Amőba magyarul

Gomoku Party mobile ranked match with the current board and player controls

Winner Stays Coming next

Take a seat.
Make it yours.

The best games end with “one more”. These tables are built for it.

Enter a table and the board is already at the heart of the action. Win and keep your seat. The next challenger steps up; the other player rejoins the queue.

  • Stay for the company. Watch the game and chat with your table while you wait.
  • Build a table rivalry. Follow the session standings, round after round.
  • Keep the board in focus. Players, standings and chat sit beside the action on desktop, a tap away on your phone.

A first look at the next game update. Try the example table here.

TABLE 04Interactive preview
YYouDefending the table
vs
AAlexChallenger
FIVE IN A ROW. YOUR SEAT.
Up next
  1. M Mika
  2. J Jules

You win. Your next challenger is waiting.

Illustrated example · fictional players. On a draw, the defender stays. With two players, both keep their seats. Both players ready up for each new game.

Nations Cup Beta

Your moves.
Your country’s moment.

That close win means more when a whole country shares it. Play rated games, add to your nation’s season points, and watch the world map tell a bigger story.

Play for your country

Open the game → Nations Cup. Sign in to earn points; guests can explore.

World map bringing the Nations Cup countries together
A world of rivals. A team you already belong to.

Every effort adds up

You don’t have to win
to make a difference.

Play a rated game
+1 for a loss
Hold a draw
+2 points
Take the win
+3 points
Beat a higher-rated rival
+5 instead of 3

Tournament game? +2 extra.

Stronger together. Shared missions, country chat and a place in the season’s history.

No separate entry. Your account’s country is assigned automatically. Points count for up to 20 games a UTC day, including at most 3 against the same opponent.

Gomoku Party Season 2026

A Sunday ritual.
A final to aim for.

Turn “see you next week” into a season worth remembering.

Two Swap2 blitz tournaments. Monthly battles for the top spot. An annual table where your results add up. Start with your next Sunday and see how far you can go.

11-round Swiss1+0 & 1+1Free entry
Explore Season 2026

Sundays from 21:10 · Europe/Bucharest. The game shows your local start time. Each event needs at least 11 players.

  1. Play the Sundays

    Earn game points and top-ten placement bonuses.

  2. Earn your invitation

    Lead a month as the highest eligible player still seeking qualification, or climb the annual table.

  3. Make the final yours

    Confirm your place. Face each opponent over four games: two at 1+0, two at 1+1.

The final goes ahead with 4–12 confirmed players. Season standings, qualification and the final are separate from the Nations Cup country rankings.

One board, every rivalry

Play Gomoku with friends or find a rival.

Serious ladder run, private room, same-device duel, or a direct challenge with friends.

Matchmaking

Online ranked

Face players worldwide and turn every result into ELO progress.

Private code

Party Host

Create a room, share the code, and settle it directly with friends.

One device

Local duel

Create named local players, pass the device, and keep face-to-face results.

Social

Friends & challenges

Find a unique player name, become friends, and send a direct challenge.

A closer look at the game

Not just another empty board.

Find your next challenge in a tournament, a different ruleset, or a head-to-head puzzle race. Real app screens, with example game positions. Captured from the current mobile build in September 2026. Features and appearance may vary by platform and store version.

Daily Arena Play for the podium
Daily Arena tournament on mobile with live progress and player results
Pente A different kind of threat
Pente ruleset match on mobile with capture counters and a different board position
Puzzle Battle Same puzzle. One winner.
Puzzle Battle on mobile with two players racing on the same puzzle

The competitive signal

Every move becomes a record.

Climb global leaderboards, follow your ELO trend, review match history, and move through competitive tiers—from Bronze to Legend.

Rating
Live ELO
Progress
10 tiers
History
Every match
Start your climb
Gomoku Party global leaderboard
Gomoku Party player profile with ELO trend and match statistics

Daily Arena · Europe/Bucharest

One hour. A new board. Every day.

Register before 20:00, then meet the Arena field for a 60-minute rated event. Live standings update as games finish, and the final podium stays in your tournament history.

Enter the Daily Arena
ARENA SCHEDULE UTC+2 / UTC+3
STARTS DAILY 20:00 Europe/Bucharest
Window
60 min
Entry
4 players min.
Format
Rated
RULESET CYCLE

Swap2 · Renju · Freestyle · Pente · Ninuki-renju · Caro

Survival puzzle on mobile with three lives and a tactical board position

Tactical puzzles

Train your eye.
Trust your next move.

You do not need a full match to find a good challenge. Read the position, spot the threat, and choose the move that keeps your line alive.

Three lives

Survival

Take your time. See how far your tactical instincts can carry you.

Five minutes

5 Minute Rush

Solve as many positions as you can before the clock runs out.

Head to head

Puzzle Battle

The same positions. Three minutes. A live opponent to keep you sharp.

Your progress

Make your next best run

Track personal bests, puzzle history, and your place on the puzzle leaderboard.

Fair play · Background review

Trust the board, not the noise.

After a rated match supported by the analysis engine ends, the backend keeps the authoritative move timing and runs a private Rapfi engine review away from the game. Analysis never slows a turn, a result, or the live table.

FAIR-PLAY LEDGER RAPFI SHADOW V1
  1. 01

    Authoritative match record

    Server rules, turns, results, and think time are the source of truth.

  2. 02

    Private Rapfi analysis

    Engine similarity and critical positions are reviewed after completion.

  3. 03

    Evidence, not automatic punishment

    The current shadow rollout stores versioned evidence only; it cannot restrict or ban a player.

Gomoku rules

How to play
five in a row.

Gomoku is a two-player strategy board game, also called five in a row. Swap2 is our primary format: set up three stones, then choose colours fairly. After the opening, White moves next. Connect exactly five stones horizontally, vertically, or diagonally to win.

Read the rules and beginner tips

Ready to read the board? Explore Gomoku strategy with board examples, or follow the Swap2 opening and colour choices step by step.

  1. 01

    Claim space

    Place one mark and keep more than one future open.

  2. 02

    Create pressure

    Force a response while building the next threat.

  3. 03

    Connect five

    Finish the line before your opponent can break it.

iOS · Android · Web · Your move

Bring your next opponent.

Download Gomoku Party for iPhone and iPad, play instantly in your browser, or join the Android test. Your next match is one move away.

Download on the App Store ↗ Play in your browser Join the Android test ↗

Before the first move

Gomoku online: your questions.

Need help with a match or your account? Open the support page.

What are Winner Stays tables?

Persistent places to play, watch and chat. The winner keeps a seat, the next queued challenger steps in, and the other player joins the back of the queue. Draws keep the defender; with just two players, both stay. This feature is coming in a future game update. Try the illustrated preview above.

How do I earn Nations Cup points?

Sign in and play eligible rated games. A loss earns 1 point, a draw 2, a win 3, or 5 for beating a higher-rated opponent; tournament games add 2 more. Your account’s automatically assigned country gets the points. Daily limits apply. The Nations Cup is in beta, and guests can explore without scoring.

How do I reach the Season 2026 final?

Play the Sunday series events and climb the monthly and annual standings. Each month qualifies the highest eligible player who has not already qualified; annual standings fill the remaining invitations, up to 12 places. Invitees must confirm. The final is scheduled for 17 January 2027 at 21:10 Europe/Bucharest and needs at least 4 confirmed players. Open Season 2026 for the calendar and full rules.

Is Gomoku Party free to play?

Yes. Play Gomoku Party for free in your browser or download the free iPhone and iPad app. Android is available through Google Play testing.

Can I play Gomoku online without downloading an app?

Yes. Open Gomoku Party in your browser and start as a guest or sign in. No installation is needed. Online matches need an internet connection.

What are the rules of Gomoku?

Swap2 is the default for Quick Search, friend challenges and Daily Arena. One player places Black–White–Black; the other chooses a colour or adds White–Black and lets the first player choose. White moves next. Exactly five in a row wins; six or more does not. See the Gomoku rules and beginner guide.

Is Gomoku Party available on the App Store?

Yes. Download Gomoku Party for iPhone and iPad now. Screenshots on this page show the current mobile build with example data. Features and appearance may vary between the App Store release, test builds, and other platforms.

How do I join the Android test?

Android is a test version, not a public Google Play release yet. Open the Google Play testing page with the Google account you use on your Android device, join the test, then follow the install link. If the test is unavailable for your account, contact us for access. Play a few matches, explore the puzzles, and send feedback through our support page.

Can I play without an online opponent?

Yes. Create named offline players and play together on one device, with an optional turn clock.

How do private matches work?

Use Party Host to create a game, then share its unique join code with a friend.

Does ranked play track progress?

Yes. ELO ratings, global leaderboards, match history, and rank tiers show your progress.

Where can I read the legal details?

Read the full Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.