About the game
Pente, a five in a row game with captures. Players alternate placing stones, and you capture a pair of opposing stones by flanking it on both sides. Win with five in a row or five captured pairs.
Pente belongs to the Board games variant in the Table games world and joined the catalogue on September 30, 2015. The rules, levels and on-screen language are set by the game’s creator, and a short guide appears on its start screen.
How to play
- Choose the piece or stone you want to move.
- Make your move by the rules of the game.
- Beat the computer or reach the goal first.
Tips for a better game
- Before each move, look at what your opponent threatens next.
- In most board games the centre is the most valuable ground, take it early.
- Do not rush: board games reward a plan two or three moves deep.
