Gomoku, 5 in a row board game

Classic Gomoku board game also known as five in a row.

ZingMagic Limited · com.zingmagic.gomokuvfree

5.0 out of 5 (1 rating) 10K+ downloads v5.25.90 17.2 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v5.25.90 (90)
Updated: Sep 5, 2026 (1 month ago)
APK size: 17.2 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 1.1+
Category: Board (game)
Listed since: Jun 13, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 9
Website: zingmagic.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Gomoku, 5 in a row board game is a game by ZingMagic Limited in the Board category, listed since at least June 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 5.25.86, the minimum Android version rose from 6.0 to 7.0. It asks for 9 permissions, none of them sensitive. Compared with version 5.25.89, it drops 3 permissions: “Access adservices ad id”, “Access adservices attribution” and “Access adservices topics”. The game offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v5.25.90

Update to accommodate Android breaking changes.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Welcome to the 2025 Edition of Gomoku. An updated AI and more refined UI bring this classic board game right up to date. Learn Gomoku or take on the Gomoku AI this free gomoku game has it all. Also known as junior go, gobang, renju, caro or five in a line this classic board game is fun for all. The ancient game of Gomoku is essentially a very simple one, however as you progress you will be surprised at the richness and strategies required in both defence and attack. Gomoku is a game for two people playing in opposition. Players take turns placing pieces anywhere on the board. The object of the game is to be the first player to achieve five pieces in a row, horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Cant see which move to make then try the hint function. Didn’t see the last move, ask Gomoku to show it again. View the game info, game statistics….ok, that’s enough of the 2020 visual puns. With support for 3 different board sizes and over 20 levels of game play you are sure to find one that exercises your mind to its limit. Game features: * Play against the computer or another human player on the same device. * Supports 11x11, 13x13 and 15x15 board sizes allowing for a wide variety in game strategy. * Over 20 levels of play to suit your mood. * High quality artificial intelligence engine from acknowledged Gomoku experts. * Support for alternate boards and pieces. * Full undo and redo of moves. * Show last move. * Hints. * Gomoku is just one of our large collection of best of breed classic board, card and puzzle games available for a wide range of platforms.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v5.25.86. Since v5.25.87 it requires Android 7.0+.

v5.25.90 LATEST Sep 5, 2026 17.2 MB TRUSTED v5.25.89 Jun 3, 2026 16.9 MB TRUSTED v5.25.87 Jun 2, 2026 17.6 MB TRUSTED v5.25.86 May 11, 2026 16.8 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 5, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Zingmagic Limited” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 5, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 5, 2026
Signed byO=Zingmagic Limited
Signing certificate (SHA-1)36:36:1D:8F:86:3C:14:D2:28:8F:E6:BF:A2:E4:5C:37:B7:63:A5:5C
File MD5b6e144cf0ff34fe66ac82b78b8edf298
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (9)

Gomoku, 5 in a row board game requests 9 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.zingmagic.gomokuvfree.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read basic phone state android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Gomoku, 5 in a row board game APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Gomoku, 5 in a row board game for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 5.25.86 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. Get version 5.25.86 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Gomoku, 5 in a row board game free?

The APK is free to download, but the game offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Gomoku, 5 in a row board game APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is b6e144cf0ff34fe66ac82b78b8edf298.