Tic-Five

9x9 mini gomoku. You play green; AI plays orange. First to connect five wins.

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How to play

Take turns placing stones on a 9x9 board. Connect five in a row — horizontal, vertical, or diagonal — to win. Heuristic AI:

  • Beginner: Looks only at its own connections; won't actively block you.
  • Medium: Evaluates both offense and defense; 70% optimal play.
  • Challenge: 2-ply search + threat evaluation; will force you into open-threes.

About 9x9

9x9 is tighter than standard 15x15, which magnifies first-mover advantage. So the AI always opens center. You have four moves to break its center control.

Originality

Gomoku mechanics are public-domain. The AI algorithm, visuals, and board size are all BverGame original.