Gomoku is an ancient game for two players, often referred to as an advanced version of Tic-Tac-Toe. The object is to get five pieces in a row on a game board of (potentially) unlimited size. Players alternate turns. Gomoku has been popular in the Orient for centuries

Pente is a commercial version of Gomoku, and combines the simplicity of Go-Moku, the flashy tactics of Niniku-Rinju, and the profound strategy of Go. Pente is a fast moving game of skill for two players.

Gomoku / Pente Games

Pente  BUY NOW  $16.95

The classic 80's game of skill returns in a handsome new edition. Get five stones in a row or capture 10 of your opponent's stones to win. Updated graphics and new stone colors add a new dimension to an already outstanding game. Includes game board, 2 sets of glass stones (35 blue and 35 amber), 4 green "Power Stones", 2 velour storage bags (for stones) and complete rules for both Classic Pente and Pente Plus.

The Tube is back! Pente is once again available as a roll-up board in the tube! Just like the classic edition of the original game, four sets of beautifully colored stones allow for 2, 3, or 4 player games. Drawstring velour bags house each set of stones - and the travel tube provides convenient storage for all the components when on the go. Includes roll-up gameboard, 4 sets of colored stones (amber, blue, green and steely gray), 4 velour colored stone bags (amber, blue, green and black), travel tube and rules.

A co-operative game with the flavor of PENTE & GO. Players try to develop a series of balanced patterns. The moving principles are simple, but the variations and complexities of play are almost indefinite. This is a game for those who like abstract, meditative endeavors. A simpler game, CLARITY, is included for the beginner or younger player.

Ready, Set, ...Gomoku! The goal seems simple — get five in a row. But it'll take plenty of planning and wits if you want to get there first! With Gomuku Deluxe, you can customize the game to fit your personal playing style. Choose your level of difficulty, add and remove optional rules, pick your opponent, and more. Plus, the practice session and game review features can help you improve your strategy. Shareware $14.99.

RedBlue is a board game collection containing seven challenging games including GoMoku, Connect 4, TicTacToe, TacTix, Othello, Qubic and Nim. The game action ranges from trying to get 4 or 5 connected pieces in a row, having the most pieces at the game's end up to making (or not making) the last move. The simple game rules and mind bending gameplay will keep you on playing "just one more game" and provide new challenges. "Easy to learn but hard to master" is our motto.

Gomoku is an ancient game for two players. Gomoku Analyzer will not only play with you but will advise to you make best moves. Many features will allow to you save and restore any games, change partner, select from different partner power level, select from different style board. You can easily use this program to analyze any stored or entered games. Shareware $7.49.

Gomoku / Pente Links

Pente Rules

Rules to the game of Pente, from Decipher, the publisher of the game.

An online Java-based version of the traditional Japanese game of Go-Moku.

Renju is the professional variant of Go-Moku and uses more sophisticated rules. In renju the black player (the beginner of a game) is not allowed to make double-threes, double-fours or more than five in a row. Renju also uses sophisticated opening rules. Read more about the history and the rules of renju and other five-in-a-row games on this site.

ItsYourTurn.com is a unique concept in online games. Play for free, or choose and optional paid membership. The games are turn-based, against thousands of human opponents. No Java, no Shockwave, no Flash, no downloads. Games available include Go, Go-Moku, and Pente, as well as numerous other popular board games. Includes an excellent rules page for Go-Moku, Pente, Keryo-Pente, Pro Go-Moku, and Pro-Pente.