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EGO ARENA Game Guide

EGO ARENA reimagines traditional Korean board games—Stone Flick (Alkkagi) and Gomoku (Omok)—with precise 2D physics computation, vivid 3D board visuals, and a 16 Play Styles system. Whether you are new to these board battles or chasing high-level strategy, start with the five guides below.

Five Core Guides

1. How to Play Stone Flick & Gomoku

Learn the 19×19 board dimensions, Stone Flick drag-and-release controls, 3 attack modes (Alternate, Streak, and Until You Slip), Ddeok and Kkwaek rulings, plus Gomoku five-in-a-row rules and Renju forbidden moves (3-3, 4-4, overline).

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2. What is Play Style?

Discover how the 4 axes (E/I, S/N, T/F, J/P) translate into real in-game attributes and tactical tendencies across Stone Flick and Gomoku, and why every strength is balanced by a weakness.

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3. Game Modes

A complete tour of 16 Style Duels, Classic Stone Flick and Skill matches, 5 AI difficulty tiers with 4 distinct personalities, Survival and Daily Challenges, and the 28 kyu ranking system.

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4. Winning Tips

Tactical advice for both games: Stone Flick collision physics (friction 6 units/s² and 0.92 restitution) and edge-stone targeting, alongside Gomoku center control, open-three defense, and 4-3 winning forks.

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5. Gomoku Rules & Forbidden Moves Guide

Explore standard 19-line board rules, Renju vs Freestyle differences, double-three, double-four, and overline forbidden move diagrams, the legal 4-3 winning fork, and 16 computer play styles.

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Explore the 16 Play Styles

Inspired by historical figures of the Joseon royal court and society, each play style features unique strengths, weaknesses, tactical stories, compatible styles, and dedicated original music.

ESTJ Vanguard Architect — Capital Defense Commander (Daejang) ESTJVanguard ArchitectCapital Defense Commander (Daejang) ESTP Lightning Gambler — Police Bureau Investigator (Damo) ESTPLightning GamblerPolice Bureau Investigator (Damo) ESFJ Cheering Maestro — Troupe Lead Percussionist (Sangsoe) ESFJCheering MaestroTroupe Lead Percussionist (Sangsoe) ESFP Festival Striker — Mask Dance Performer (Talchum) ESFPFestival StrikerMask Dance Performer (Talchum) ENTJ Board Pioneer — Merchant Caravan Leader (Yeohaengsu) ENTJBoard PioneerMerchant Caravan Leader (Yeohaengsu) ENTP Nook Explorer — Royal Observatory Inventor ENTPNook ExplorerRoyal Observatory Inventor ENFJ Wave Guide — Village School Master (Hunjang) ENFJWave GuideVillage School Master (Hunjang) ENFP Spark Performer — Haegeum Musician ENFPSpark PerformerHaegeum Musician ISTJ Silent Builder — Royal Fortress Master Builder (Dopyeonsu) ISTJSilent BuilderRoyal Fortress Master Builder (Dopyeonsu) ISTP Silent Angler — Riverside Hermit Archer ISTPSilent AnglerRiverside Hermit Archer ISFJ Gentle Gatekeeper — Palace Gate Guardian (Sumunjang) ISFJGentle GatekeeperPalace Gate Guardian (Sumunjang) ISFP Tranquil Stroller — Royal Academy Court Painter (Hwawon) ISFPTranquil StrollerRoyal Academy Court Painter (Hwawon) INTJ Deep Tactician — Baduk Grandmaster (Guksu) INTJDeep TacticianBaduk Grandmaster (Guksu) INTP Hidden Route Seeker — Royal Observatory Astronomer INTPHidden Route SeekerRoyal Observatory Astronomer INFJ Empathic Strategist — Royal Court Strategist INFJEmpathic StrategistRoyal Court Strategist INFP Wandering Dreamer — Wandering Poet INFPWandering DreamerWandering Poet

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Take the 1-minute quick test to discover your play style, then challenge the computer or a friend on the same device.

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