# Gomoku: Five in a Row Online — Caro Board Game, Neon Style

> Caro Board Game, Neon Style (iPhone/iPad app by Vuong Vu Duc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gomoku-five-in-a-row-online/id6807308390 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vuong Vu Duc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563142329)
- Category: Games, Strategy, Board, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 43 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-06
- Data updated: 2026-09-11
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gomoku-five-in-a-row-online/id6807308390/reviews.md

## What is Gomoku?

Gomoku reimagines the classic game of Caro (five in a row) with a glowing, ultra-smooth interface and win effects that make every victory feel earned.

Connect five stones in a row — horizontally, vertically, or diagonally — before your opponent does. Easy to learn, endlessly deep.

◆ PLAY YOUR WAY
- Online matches — quick match with players worldwide, or create a private room and invite a friend with a 6-character code
- Pass & Play — two players, one device, zero setup
- Vs Computer — 4 AI levels, from friendly beginner to a ruthless "Insane" mode that thinks several moves ahead
- Rematch instantly, offer draws, request undos, and react with emojis

◆ A BOARD LIKE NO OTHER
- Stunning Neon Ink theme: stones that draw themselves in light, glowing grids, particle effects
- Spectacular win animation — watch the winning line ignite across the board
- Two more full themes: Paper & Ink (calm, brush-stroke stones) and Retro Arcade (CRT vibes, chiptune sounds)
- Smooth 60fps animations, satisfying sounds and haptics

◆ MADE FOR CARO PLAYERS
- Authentic Vietnamese Caro rules: blocked-two-ends and overline options, fully configurable
- Boards from 15×15 up to expanded sizes with pinch-to-zoom
- Move timers, hints, threat highlights for learning
- Full match history with move-by-move replay

◆ THOUGHTFUL DETAILS
- English & Vietnamese, automatic by device language
- Reduced-motion and high-contrast options
- Reconnect protection — a dropped connection won't cost you the game
- No account required to play

Whether you grew up playing caro on grid paper or you're discovering Gomoku for the first time — this is five in a row at its most beautiful.

Place your stone. Light up the board.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.0 — 2026-09-08

- Improve UI

### 1.0 — 2026-09-07

No release notes.

## More apps by Vuong Vu Duc

- [Burmon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burmon/id1563142327)
- [Baby and Me](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baby-and-me/id1563676240)
- [ImOk](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imok/id6757694883)
- [Random Lucky](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-lucky/id6791076605)

All apps by Vuong Vu Duc: https://appshunter.io/developer/1563142329

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