# HexGomoku

> HexGomoku (iPhone/iPad app by WEIMING GAO.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexgomoku/id6759946555 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [WEIMING GAO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881850113)
- Category: Games, Board
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-15
- Data updated: 2026-05-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexgomoku/id6759946555/reviews.md

## What is HexGomoku?

HexGomoku is a unique strategic board game played on a hexagonal grid. Two players compete by moving their pieces across the board, trying to align them for victory while managing the innovative Qi (liberty) system.

Features:
- Hexagonal board with elegant design
- Player vs Player and Player vs AI modes
- Unique Qi liberty mechanic - pieces need breathing room
- Red barrier pieces that must stay connected
- Configurable board size (3-6)
- Built-in game timer
- Undo and reset functionality
- Beautiful dark theme with premium aesthetics

How to Play:
Each turn consists of two moves: first move your own piece, then move a red barrier piece. Your piece needs at least two connected empty neighbors (Qi) to move. The first player to align their pieces in the required pattern wins!


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.3(10) — 2026-04-11

- Fixed turn order: each player now correctly moves their own piece, then the red piece
  - Redesigned AI difficulty levels with distinct play styles: Easy plays casually, Medium plays strategically, Hard uses advanced lookahead
  - AI no longer repeats the same opening moves every game
  - Fixed rules description text
  - Bug fixes and stability improvements

### 1.1.2(1) — 2026-04-09

• New: Added AI difficulty levels to match your skill and provide better challenges. • New: Redesigned transparent victory screen with a "View Board" option, allowing you to review the final state of the game. • Improvements: Automatic board recentering gameplay experience. • Improvements: Refined initial piece placement rules for n=5 boards. • Improvements: Updated AI evaluation parameters and removed overly aggressive minimax limits for a more natural AI behavior. • Fixes: Fixed logic issues related to the red pieces' turn phases, improving overall game stability.

### 1.1.1(8) — 2026-04-07

What's New in This Version:

Gameplay Overhaul: We've refined the turn structure for deeper strategy! Each turn now consists of you moving your own piece, followed by your opponent controlling the red blocker piece.
Smarter AI Engine: Significantly enhanced the AI's decision-making algorithm. The AI can now better anticipate red piece blocks, utilize central board positions, and coordinate tactical lines.
Rule Clarifications: Updated the in-game Help/Rules dialog to accurately reflect the brand new turn mechanics.
Under-the-hood logic enhancements and bug fixes for a smoother, more stable gaming experience.

### 1.1.0(6) — 2026-03-21

This major update brings a fully elevated strategic experience to your matches:

1. [Infinite Board Vision] We've completely revamped the dynamic camera! When your pieces reach the edge of the screen, the view will smoothly and seamlessly auto-center, giving you an unrestricted "infinite board" playing field.
2. [New Post-Game Review] The victory screen now features a sleek, semi-transparent overlay! You can easily click the new "View Board" button after a win to hide the scoreboard and analyze your brilliant finishing moves without immediately resetting the game.
3. [Advanced AI Difficulty] The solo mode now features true Low, Medium, and High difficulties. The "High" difficulty unleashes an unconstrained Minimax prediction algorithm with aggressive defensive awareness. Can you beat it?
4. [Optimized Formations] We've streamlined the game to feature the most strategic 3, 4, and 5 piece modes. The starting layouts have been entirely restructured into highly symmetrical vertical columns (including perfect optical alignment for 5-piece games), enhancing fair play and completely eliminating first-turn stuck scenarios.

### 1.0 — 2026-03-15

No release notes.

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