Question 1

How do you win in Gomoku?

Accepted Answer

Make five in a row in any direction.

Question 2

What is a fork/double threat?

Accepted Answer

A move that creates two winning threats at once, making defense impossible.

Question 3

Is Gomoku more offense or defense?

Accepted Answer

Both. Strong defense prevents forks; strong offense creates them.

Question 4

Can I play single-player?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Gomoku supports singleplayer vs AI and also PvP on Arcadia.

Question 5

How long does a match take?

Accepted Answer

Usually 10–30 minutes, depending on pace and skill.