What Is Online Play?
Omokboard's online play lets you challenge a friend on a different device in real time, using nothing but a room code, with no sign-up and no install. You don't even need to be in the same place: one of you can play on a PC and the other on a phone, and every move shows up on the other screen the instant it's made.
From Creating a Room to Playing
- Pick a Mode
Open a game, choose "Online Match," then tap "Create Room."
- Share the Code
A 6-character room code and a link appear. Tap "Copy Link" and send it however's easiest: chat, text, whatever works.
- Friend Joins
They open the link, or open the same game and tap "Join Room" to type in the 6-character code. Either way connects automatically.
- Play
Once both players are in, the match starts right away. Whoever created the room usually gets the first move.
Which Games Support Online Play
Of Omokboard's 12 games, the 8 with a real head-to-head structure support online play.
- Omok · Connect 4 · Reversi · Dots and Boxes
- Chess · Tic-Tac-Toe (both Classic and Ultimate) · Alkkagi · Yut Nori
Sudoku, Minesweeper, 2048, and the Ladder game are solo or result-only games, so they aren't part of online play, but they still support 2-player mode on one screen, taking turns.
Never Lose Track of Your Color
In online play, a small "Me" badge sits next to your name so you always know which color or side is yours at a glance. Who moves first is assigned automatically by whatever rule each game uses for the room creator versus the joiner.
What If the Connection Drops?
A flaky Wi-Fi moment or an accidental refresh isn't a problem. Rejoin with the same room code and your seat and the current board are restored exactly as they were. Your opponent sees a "reconnecting" message, and as long as you're back within the grace period, the match continues. If you actually want to end the match, tap "Leave" so your opponent knows.
One More Round
When a match ends, a "Rematch" button appears on the result screen. Once both players tap it, the board resets in the same room, so there's no need to create or share a new code.
Online Play Tips
- Different networks are fine: You don't need to be on the same Wi-Fi. Different carriers, different countries: the room code is all that matters.
- Codes don't last forever: Room codes stay valid for a limited time, so share and join right after creating one.
- Omok has a clock: Online Omok gives each move a 30-second limit so nobody waits forever. Other games have no separate time limit, so take your time.
FAQ
- Do I need to sign up? No. A room code is all you need.
- How many players can join one room? Online play is strictly 1v1, so only two players can be in a room.
- What happens if my opponent leaves? You'll see a notice that they left, and the room goes back to waiting for a new opponent with the same code.
- Can PC and mobile play each other? Yes. Any device with a browser can play together, regardless of type.