Deluxe Pente

Ages: 8+ | Players: 2 - 4. First introduced in the 1970s, Deluxe Pente is a thrilling contemporary strategy board game. It draws inspiration from several ancient Asian games, especially the well - known Go. The goal is straightforward - be the first to place 5 stones in a row or capture 5 pairs of your opponent's stones and you're the winner! This fast - paced game of skill combines the classic elements of capture and getting 5 - in - a - row. It's easy to pick up but extremely challenging to master. Over a series of games, the first player to score a set number of points (usually 21) wins the match. A single game concludes when a player gets four - in - a - row or makes 4 captures. The set includes 1 roll - up Pente gameboard with a rubber backing for stability, 4 sets of colored glass stones in Blue, Green, Clear, and Amber, 4 cloth drawstring stone storage bags, and detailed illustrated instructions.

How to play: First, set up the roll - up gameboard on a flat surface. Each player chooses a set of colored glass stones. The game starts with players taking turns to place their stones on the board. Try to get 5 stones in a row either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. You can also win by capturing 5 pairs of your opponent's stones. To capture, you need to sandwich your opponent's stones between your own. A game ends when a player makes four - in - a - row or 4 captures. The overall match is won when a player reaches the designated number of points (usually 21). Note: Make sure to handle the glass stones carefully to avoid breakage. When storing the game, use the cloth drawstring bags to keep the stones organized. To maintain the gameboard, wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth if it gets dirty. Keep the game away from excessive heat or moisture to prevent damage to the board and stones.