MATLAB Code Implementation for Development Environment: Gomoku Game with Advanced Features

This program is designed for MATLAB 7.6 (R2008a) development environment and offers practical functionality. Specifically, its main features include: The dual-player Gomoku implementation: The program not only provides an enjoyable Gomoku gaming experience but also incorporates automatic win condition detection using matrix scanning algorithms. This allows players to focus on strategy while the program handles game state validation through pattern recognition techniques. Hint 3 functionality: When activated, the program algorithmically identifies and visually highlights all positions where either player could form a 3-in-a-row sequence within a 6-cell radius. This is implemented using neighborhood search algorithms that analyze potential moves based on current board state, helping players understand game dynamics through visual cues. Hint 4 and Hint 5 features: These advanced hint systems operate on the same principle as Hint 3 but detect higher-order formations (4 and 5 in a row respectively). The implementation uses extended pattern matching algorithms that evaluate longer sequences, providing strategic assistance for more complex game situations. Back functionality: The program incorporates a move history stack that enables single-click undo operations. This feature maintains game state integrity through sequential state storage, allowing players to revert moves while preserving game progress. Restart functionality: A complete program reset is achieved through a single Restart button press. This functionality clears all game matrices and resets the GUI components to their initial states, ensuring a fresh game start with properly initialized variables and board configurations. The code implementation leverages MATLAB's graphical user interface capabilities for interactive gameplay while employing efficient matrix operations for game logic processing and state management.