How to Play Gomoku on iMessage And Win Strategy Guide

Gomoku is a popular board game that provides you with a great time with your family and friends. If you are a fan of traditional board games, then definitely Gomoku is a perfect option for you. This captivating and timeless game is now available to play on iMessage. To engage yourself in the world of Gomoku with your companions and take the adventure to the next level, you really need to get complete knowledge of it prior. This guide will give a brief overview of how to set up and Enjoy Gomoku on iMessage.

Apple users can easily play the game over iMessage. Playing games over iMessage always gives a more thrilling experience than playing online. The other perk of playing Gomoku on iMessage is that you don’t need to play the entire game in one go. Today in this step-by-step detailed guide, we are going to tell you how to play Gomoku on iMessage. So keep reading the post till the end:

Gomoku- A Quick Overview of the Game

Gomoku is a classic board game that has been enjoyed by people of all ages. The game has its origin in China, however, the game is spread to Japan where it is called Gomoku which means Five Pieces. The gameplay is pretty simple and straightforward. This game includes a 12 by 12 checkerboard that is played with black and white pieces. Players need to make a move of their piece and tap on Send. Once you tap on Send, you cannot make the change in the position. The main objective of the game is to place five stones consecutively on the board. The first player who will place five pieces in a row whether it is (Vertically, horizontally, or diagonally) will win the game.

The best thing about this game is that you don’t need to wait for your friend to come online to begin playing the game. Just make your move and your friend will join the game whenever he gets the time. You will receive your opponent’s turn as a message in your conversation thread.

How to Play Gomoku on iMessage?

To play Gomoku on iMessage, you need to introduce the game inside the Messages app. GamePigeon is a popular game library on App Store for iMessage. Despite Gomoku, this library provides dozens of more games in their library for an endless gaming experience. Some of these games include 8 Balls, 20 Questions, Cup Pong, Chess, Basketball, Golf, Word Hunt, and more. Playing Gomoku over iMessage via GamePigeon is damn easy. You just need to follow a few simple steps:

Step 1>> Download GamePigeon

First of all, you need to download GamePigeon from the App Store for iMessage. If you have already done this, skip this step and move to the next. Otherwise, follow the steps below:

• To download this, open up the Conversation thread on your iMessage thread.
• After this, click on the grey App Store icon between the Textbox and Camera icons.
• Look for GamePigeon and tap on the Download icon

Step 2>> Look for the Opponent you want to play with

When you download GamePigeon successfully on your iMessage, the next step is to choose the person with whom you want to play the game.

• Open up the thread with the person you want to compete with.
• Click on the App Store icon again
• It will show you all the available apps in Carousel. Scroll right until you see GamePigeon.
• To open up the GamePigeon library, simply tap on the GamePigeon icon.

Step 3>> Start Playing the game

• Now, the GamePigeon library is open in the appropriate chat thread. Now look for the Gomoku app in the library.
• Just tap on the Gomoku icon and it will appear in the conversation thread as a text message
• After that tap on Send. This will send an invite to your friend.
• Your opponent will then tap on the invite and start playing. In this way, you can send back and forth until the game is over.

Tips and Strategy Guide to Win the Gomoku Game

Tip 1>>When you start playing the game, each player only has 10 minutes for their turns during the game. The best strategy to win the game is to utilize your opponent’s turn time to think about your next move.

Tip 2>> If your opponent manages to keep four pieces in a row, don’t waste your time thinking about what to do next. Just make a move to block your opponent.

Tip 3>> It is really important to focus on the first ten moves of the game. If you do not perform well in the first ten moves, it becomes difficult to get out of it during the rest of the game.

Tip 4>> Try to understand your opponent’s game strategy. Try to determine whether your opponent is more aggressive or defensive.

Tip 5>> Try to prevent your opponent from achieving the Open 4. For the unversed, a line of 4 stones with open spaces at both ends of the line is known as the Open 4. Because if someone achieves to get Open 4, he will definitely win the game in the next turn.

Tip 6>> For an aggressive strategy, it is recommended to create 2 attacking lines at the same time. Always try to create the situation of a fork. A fork is a situation where you have two potential victory lines of stones. Always try to create overlapping lines that are open at all ends as it is difficult to defend.

Tip 7>> The first black piece is always placed at the center of the board. The White player can place their piece anywhere on the board. When a black person gets a second chance, he must place the stone four intersections away from the first stone.

Bonus Tip>>

The player who gets the first turn in the game generally wins the game over the second player. So next time when you want to win the game, the first strategy should be that you send the game invite to your friend.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Which is the most popular iMessage game?

After the debut of iOS 10, GamePigeon has become the most popular app for gaming on iMessage. GamePigeon has a collection of over two dozen games that promise to provide you with endless entertainment.

Q2: Is there any way to cheat in the Gomoku game?

As you are playing the game live, there is no way to cheat in the game. Only with lots of practice and strategies, you will be able to win this game.

Q3: Is it possible to play iMessage games with Android users?

Presently, there is no direct way for Apple users to play the game with an Android user. Android users have their own version of the App Store for iMessage. So Android users can easily play these games with other Android users.

Final Words

That’s pretty much all about How to play Gomoku on iMessage. There are countless ways to win this game. By doing proper practice and working on strategies, you can easily succeed in the game. I hope you will find this post helpful and informative. Keep sharing it with your near and dear ones.

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