Omok

A simple implementation of the Omok (Five in a Row) game in C.

Overview

This project implements the classic Omok game, also known as Gomoku or Five in a Row. The game is played on a grid where two players take turns placing their stones, aiming to get five in a row horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.

Features

• Console-based interface
• 15x15 game board
• Two-player gameplay
• Win detection in all directions

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• C compiler (e.g., GCC, Clang, or MSVC)

Building and Running

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/coding-pelican/omok-c.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

cd omok-c

3. Compile the source code:

clang main.c omok.c -o omok

4. Run the game:

./omok

Gameplay

Players take turns placing their stones on the board. The first player to get five stones in a row wins the game.

Code Structure

The project consists of the following files:

• main.c: Entry point of the program
• omok.c: Main game logic implementation
• omok.h: Header file with function declarations and constants
• README.md: This readme file providing an overview of the project

Future Improvements

• Add AI opponent
• Implement game saving/loading
• Enhance user interface

License

This project is released under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you find any bugs or have suggestions for improvements, please open an issue or submit a pull request.

Contact

For any questions or inquiries, please contact the project author:

• Name: Gyeongtae Kim
• Email: codingpelican@gmail.com

Enjoy playing Omok!