# Luff Gomoku / Renju

> Luff Gomoku / Renju (iPhone/iPad app by Thomas Gronwall.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luff-gomoku-renju/id6810092727 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thomas Gronwall](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810092729)
- Category: Games, Utilities, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.5 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, Danish, Estonian, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Hungarian, Italian, Japanese and 10 more
- Released: 2026-10-07
- Data updated: 2026-10-31

## What is Luff Gomoku / Renju?

Luff Gomoku / Renju is a premium, high-performance Gomoku (Five in a Row) game designed for players who demand both elegant simplicity and deep strategic challenge.

Whether you are a casual player looking for a quick match or a serious enthusiast seeking a rigorous challenge, Luff Gomoku / Renju offers a seamless and intuitive experience. It's you against the AI.

Key Features:

• Advanced AI Engine: Powered by a sophisticated search engine, our AI provides challenging gameplay across multiple skill levels. From beginner-friendly modes to expert-level depth, you can always find an opponent that tests your skills.

• Multiple Rule Sets: Choose your preferred way to play. Experience the classic Freestyle mode, the disciplined Standard mode, or the complex and intense Renju rules—where Black must navigate strict forbidden moves to achieve victory. Optionally limit opening moves (Taraguchi) for a more competition-style game of Renju or Gomoku.

• Elegant Design: A clean, minimalist interface that keeps the focus where it belongs: the board. Enjoy a distraction-free environment, beautifully optimized for both iPad and iPhone.

• Now on iPhone: Play Luff Gomoku / Renju on iPhone too. Pinch to zoom, or double-tap the board to quickly toggle between a zoomed-in and zoomed-out view for a closer look at the action.

• Intelligent Features: Use the AI suggestion tool when you're stuck, or use time-limited search mode to unlock even higher AI levels by setting a strict thinking budget for its moves.

• Unlimited Undo/Redo: Enhance your skills by backtracking to the point where a losing game can be won. You can even undo a loss against the AI.

• Save and Load: Save a state to be revisited later. Keep it, use it, analyze it, or share it. You can even undo and redo moves within a saved game.

• Seamless Play: Track your progress with match clocks and enjoy the flexibility of undoing and redoing moves as you refine your strategy.

Master the board, outsmart the AI, and prove your dominance in Luff Gomoku / Renju!

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Luff Gomoku / Renju | $4.99 | one-time |


## Is Luff Gomoku / Renju safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Luff Gomoku / Renju.

## Is Luff Gomoku / Renju legit?

Luff Gomoku / Renju has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Luff Gomoku / Renju is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2026-10-27

• Fixed Undo occasionally misbehaving right after starting a new game, or taking back the wrong number of moves after a loss
• Strengthened the Renju AI's defense — it no longer misses certain winning blocks against an opponent's three-in-a-row

### 1.2.0 — 2026-10-22

• Renju: new Taraguchi swap rule — swap colors early to balance Black's advantage; the AI can swap too, and plans around the possibility
• A brand new app icon
• Various improvements and bug fixes

### 1.1.0 — 2026-10-15

• Now also on iPhone
• Now also in 21 languages
• Various improvements and bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2026-10-07

No release notes.

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