Play Gomoku in the Terminal
Take on the computer at five-in-a-row with a compact text board.
Run gomoku to start; enter board coordinates such as A1 to place a stone.
01Command
Command
$ gomoku02What it does
gomoku is the bsdgames implementation of the classic five-in-a-row game. It has multiple difficulty levels, a small text board and simple coordinate input, making it a quick strategy break that runs anywhere.
03Risk
!Warning: Coordinate format matters and the board is small; check the on-screen legend before your first move.
04Undo
✓No undo needed — this command does not change persistent state.
05Sources
- Debian package: bsdgamesEvidence: Installs bsdgames, which includes the gomoku game.
- gomoku(6) — Debian manpageEvidence: Documents gomoku, the five-in-a-row board game.
Last verified: 2026-09-20 · Category: Developer
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