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HOW TO PLAY

Five in a Row

Place five stones consecutively horizontally, vertically or diagonally.

SETUP

Get ready

Purple and Blue alternate on an empty 15×15 board.

HOW TO PLAY

Take your turn

  1. Place one stone in any empty intersection.
  2. Build your own threats while blocking theirs.
  3. A continuous line can run in any of four directions.
WINNING

Finish on top

The first side with at least five consecutive stones wins.

QUICK TIPS

Play smarter

  • Open-ended rows are powerful.
  • Watch intersecting threats that create two winning moves.
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