Renju / Family

Five in a row五目

The classic and its tournament forms. Start with Gomoku; the rest tighten the rules.

7 games in this family, including 連珠.

五目並べFive or more in a row wins.
競技五目Exactly five wins. Six or more does not.
連珠— the one you came fromBlack may not make a double three, a double four or an overline. White may.
오목The double three is forbidden for both sides. Overlines win.
Cờ ca-rôExactly five wins, and only if it is not shut in at both ends.
六子棋Two stones a turn. Six in a row wins.
負け五目Five in a row loses. Make your opponent complete it.