# Caro Classic — Gomoku Online Ranked & Play AI

> Gomoku Online Ranked & Play AI (iPhone/iPad app by Duong Nguyen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caro-classic/id6806195459 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Duong Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806195461)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English, Vietnamese
- Released: 2026-10-22
- Data updated: 2026-10-24

## What is Caro Classic?

Five in a Row – known as Caro in Vietnam – is a classic strategy board game that takes a minute to learn and a lifetime to master.

The same game goes by many names: Gomoku (gomokunarabe, 五目並べ) in Japan, Wuziqi (五子棋) or Gobang in China, Omok (오목) in Korea, and Caro in Vietnam. Think of it as Tic Tac Toe grown up: instead of three in a row on a tiny grid, you need five in a row on a large board.

HOW TO PLAY
Players take turns placing X or O on an empty square. X moves first. The first player to make an unbroken row of five – across, down, or diagonally – wins.
Caro Classic uses the classic Vietnamese rule: a five that is blocked at both ends does not count. It is explained the first time you open the app.

CHALLENGE THE AI
Play against the computer at four levels: Beginner, Steady, Tough, and Master. Beginner is friendly for newcomers; Master is a real test – beating it takes careful planning several moves ahead. AI games work offline, and you can try one before you even sign in.

PLAY ONLINE
• Ranked matches – climb the season leaderboard. Every ranked game updates your rating.
• Quick play – a casual match with a random opponent, no rating at stake.
• Private rooms – create a room, share the code, and play a friend.

FEATURES
◆ AI opponent with 4 levels: Beginner, Steady, Tough, Master
◆ Play the AI offline, no account needed to try
◆ Ranked seasons with a public leaderboard
◆ Quick casual matches and private rooms with a code
◆ 15×15 or 20×20 boards
◆ Timed games: 1, 3, or 5 minutes per player
◆ Resign or offer a draw during a match
◆ Profile with season rating, lifetime Elo, win/loss stats and a rating chart
◆ Full match history – replay any finished game move by move
◆ Report an opponent and choose not to be matched with them again
◆ Sign in with Apple, Google, or Game Center – no password; delete your account any time in Settings
◆ English and Vietnamese, light and dark themes

## Is Caro Classic safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Caro Classic.

## Is Caro Classic legit?

Caro Classic has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Caro Classic is 50 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-10-23

No release notes.

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