Alpha Gobang
五子棋
Free · Designed for iPad
Experience the ancient game of Gobang with a modern AI powered by AlphaZero. Challenge yourself with multiple difficulty levels in this elegant, strategic board game.
Gobang (also known as Five in a Row or Gomoku) is an ancient strategic board game played on a 15×15 grid. This modern implementation brings the timeless classic to your iOS device with a powerful AI opponent powered by AlphaZero technology.
FEATURES
• Powerful AI Opponent: Challenge yourself against an advanced AI based on AlphaZero technology that adapts to different skill levels.
• Multiple Difficulty Levels: Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, select from multiple difficulty settings to match your skill level.
• Elegant Design: Enjoy a clean, minimalist interface that puts focus on the gameplay with smooth animations and satisfying sound effects.
• Play as Black or White: Choose to play as either Black (first move) or White (second move) to vary your strategy.
• Game Aids: Use the hint feature when you're stuck, or undo moves to try different strategies.
• Tutorial: New to Gobang? Learn the rules quickly with our built-in tutorial.
• Customizable Themes: Select from different board color themes to personalize your experience.
• Portrait and Landscape Support: Play comfortably in any orientation on your iPhone or iPad.
HOW TO PLAY
The objective of Gobang is simple: be the first player to form an unbroken chain of five stones horizontally, vertically, or diagonally on the board.
Black always moves first, followed by White
Players take turns placing stones on the intersections of the grid
Once placed, stones cannot be moved
The first player to connect five stones in a row wins
Gobang is easy to learn but challenging to master. While the rules are straightforward, the game offers deep strategic possibilities that will keep you engaged for hours.
Perfect your skills against our AI opponent, and develop advanced strategies like forks, traps, and defensive formations to outwit your opponent.
Download Gobang now and enjoy this classic board game wherever you go!
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Information
- Seller
- Yi Dong
- Size
- 18.3 MB
- Category
- Board
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.3 or later.
- Languages
- English and Simplified Chinese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2025 Yi Dong, All rights reserved.