Wuziqi
Wuziqi, also known as Gomoku or Five in a Row, is a two-player abstract strategy board game. It is typically played on a Go board, using black and white stones placed on the intersections. The objective is to be the first player to form an unbroken line of five stones in a row, in any direction: horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Stones are not removed from the board once placed, and players alternate turns placing a stone on an empty intersection. A line of five or more consecutive stones qualifies as a win in standard play.
Gameplay and rules are simple to learn, but the game can be deeply strategic. A win requires
Variants and balance: The free-style form allows open opening moves with few restrictions, which can give a
History and scope: Wuziqi has origins in China and has been played for centuries in various forms.