🎮 What is Omok?
Omok (also known as Gomoku or Five in a Row) is a strategic board game where two players take turns placing stones on a board, aiming to be the first to create an unbroken line of five stones horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. With thousands of years of history in East Asia including Korea, Japan, and China, this game combines simple rules with deep strategy, making it enjoyable for beginners and experts alike.
📋 Basic Rules
- Game Setup: The game uses a 15×15 or 19×19 board with black and white stones. God Game Platform uses a 15×15 board.
- Starting the Game: Black moves first, and players alternate placing stones on intersections. Once placed, stones cannot be moved or removed.
- Victory Condition: The first player to create an unbroken line of exactly 5 stones in any direction (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal) wins immediately.
- Forbidden Moves: In professional play (Renju), black has restrictions including double-three (3-3), double-four (4-4), and overline (6+ stones). God Game Platform uses free rules by default.
- Draw: If the entire board is filled without a winner, the game ends in a draw.
💡 Winning Strategies
- Control the Center: Start by occupying the center of the board. Playing from the center gives you attack opportunities in all 8 directions.
- Create Open Fours: Create a line of 4 stones with both ends open. Your opponent can only block one side, guaranteeing your victory on the next move.
- Double Three (3-3) Attack: Create two open threes simultaneously. Your opponent can only block one, making this a powerful offensive technique.
- Four-Three (4-3) Attack: Create a four and an open three at the same time. Your opponent must block the four, allowing your three to become a winning four.
- Balance Attack and Defense: Always block your opponent's three-in-a-row while building your own attack lines. Focusing only on offense leaves you vulnerable to counterattacks.
- Watch the Diagonals: Horizontal and vertical lines are easy to spot, but diagonal connections are often overlooked. Always check diagonal directions.
🏆 Tips for Beginners
- Check your opponent's stone placement every turn. Always block when they have three in a row.
- Don't focus solely on attack. Develop a habit of thinking about both offense and defense.
- Place stones where they can connect in multiple directions simultaneously.
- Read your opponent's patterns and defend preemptively to create comeback opportunities.
- Practice against AI in various situations and review your games to improve.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: 오목과 렌주(Renju)의 차이점은 무엇인가요?
A: 오목은 기본 규칙만 적용된 자유 대국 버전이고, 렌주는 흑돌의 선공 유리함을 보완하기 위해 쌍삼(3-3), 쌍사(4-4), 장목(6개 이상) 금수 규칙이 적용되는 공식 경기용 규칙입니다. God Game Platform에서는 누구나 쉽게 즐길 수 있도록 기본 오목 규칙을 사용합니다.
Q: 먼저 시작하는 흑이 항상 유리한가요?
A: 네, 일반적으로 선공(흑)이 약간 유리합니다. 이론적으로 완벽하게 플레이하면 흑이 이길 수 있다고 알려져 있습니다. 이를 보완하기 위해 프로 경기에서는 흑에게 금수 규칙을 적용하거나, 스왑(Swap) 규칙을 사용합니다.
Q: AI 난이도는 어떻게 다른가요?
A: Easy(쉬움)는 초보자용으로 기본적인 수비만 합니다. Medium(보통)은 일반 플레이어 수준이며, 기본적인 공격과 수비 전략을 사용합니다. Hard(어려움)는 고급 전략과 패턴 인식을 사용해 상당한 실력을 요구합니다.
Q: 온라인 대전은 어떻게 하나요?
A: "Quick Match" 버튼을 누르면 자동으로 비슷한 실력의 상대를 찾아 매칭해줍니다. 또는 "Create Room"으로 방을 만들어 친구를 초대하거나, 방 목록에서 원하는 방에 참가할 수 있습니다.
Q: fo 점수는 무엇인가요?
A: fo는 God Game Platform의 레이팅 점수입니다. 승리하면 올라가고 패배하면 내려갑니다. 상대와의 실력 차이에 따라 변동 폭이 달라지며, fo 점수가 높을수록 실력이 높다는 의미입니다.