How to play Gomoku with a friend on mobile or desktop
No. Open Online Play in a desktop or mobile browser and choose a nickname to play as a guest. Use separate devices or browsers: two tabs in the same browser share a guest identity and cannot act as opponents.
Do we need an account or installation?
No. Open Online Play in a desktop or mobile browser and choose a nickname to play as a guest. Use separate devices or browsers: two tabs in the same browser share a guest identity and cannot act as opponents.
How do I invite a friend?
Choose Invite a friend in the online lobby. In the room, open Invite link and room code, copy the link and send it to your friend. They open it, choose a nickname and join. The eight-character room code also works. Keep invitation links private: anyone holding the link can take an empty seat.
Can a phone play against a computer?
Yes. Both devices can join the same room. Select an empty intersection and confirm the move. Online turns have a 90-second limit. Staying in another tab too long can affect your connection or time allowance.
What if joining or reconnecting fails?
Check the code, whether the host is online, and whether both seats are full. Waiting rooms expire after 30 minutes. A disconnected player has a 60-second return window during play. A room lost in a server restart must be recreated; that interruption is not assigned an arbitrary result.
Updated:2026-10-05