Big W Games

Indie games • digital & board
⚡ Connect 5 • 🧠 Memory Tactics • 🏆 Ranked

Vanish Gomoku

A fast-paced, tactical twist on classic Gomoku. Connect five in a row to win, but beware—your pieces fade into invisibility after a few seconds! They are still on the board, so memorize their locations to build your trap and avoid penalties.

Ranked Ladder

Climb the Ranks

Test your memory against the world. Every online match updates your Elo utilizing a unified Glicko-style rating system.

Pro Rulesets

Swap2 & Renju

Play with standard rules or toggle on competitive Swap2 openings and Renju restrictions for perfectly balanced matches.

Real-Time

Lightning Fast

Powered by Socket.io with a strict 30-second shot clock per turn, punishing rage-quits, and seamless auto-reconnects.

How to Play: The Invisible Board

The game is based on Gomoku (also known as Five in a Row), but introduces a hardcore memory element that completely changes your strategy.

Support & Community

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