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Pente

Game ID: GID0242863
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Year
1977
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Description

Pente is an abstract strategy game. Players place glass markers on intersections of a 19-by-19 grid (the same as in Go). The object of the game is to get five of your own markers in a row (4 with more than 2 players) or capture five pairs of your opponent's pieces. The first to do either wins. Capturing takes place when exactly two pieces are sandwiched between pieces of the opposite color. There are multiple variations of the game for greater challenge and complexity. The 20th anniversary edition is a deluxe version of the game with a large color game instruction book, quality game board, and six sets of different colored glass markers that allows play with up to 6 players.

Other five-in-a-row games include Go-Moku and Renju (which do not feature capturing), and Ninuki-Renju (which does).

Similar to:

5ive Straight
Take 5
5 in a Row
Go-Moku
Renju

Description

Pente is an abstract strategy game. Players place glass markers on intersections of a 19-by-19 grid (the same as in Go). The object of the game is to get five of your own markers in a row (4 with more than 2 players) or capture five pairs of your opponent's pieces. The first to do either wins. Capturing takes place when exactly two pieces are sandwiched between pieces of the opposite color. There are multiple variations of the game for greater challenge and complexity. The 20th anniversary edition is a deluxe version of the game with a large color game instruction book, quality game board, and six sets of different colored glass markers that allows play with up to 6 players.

Other five-in-a-row games include Go-Moku and Renju (which do not feature capturing), and Ninuki-Renju (which does).

Similar to:

5ive Straight
Take 5
5 in a Row
Go-Moku
Renju

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Pros
  • Cards are larger compared to a regular deck of playing cards.
  • Deluxe version has a textured leather-like finish.
  • Deluxe version has upgraded components like plastic dealer button and professional grade clay poker chips.
  • Option to purchase digital files for print and play.
Cons
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Thematic elements
  • Panda themed gambling
Comparison games
  • poker
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • Betting — You will need to supply your own counters for placing bets.
  • bluffing — It's all about lying and calling each other out.
  • Gambling — Pendente is a panda themed gambling game.
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Quotes (from this video)
  • hi everyone welcome back to watch it played my name is Rodney Smith
  • even if you didn't back the game it's going to be available for retail you'll be able to purchase it
  • I save the best for last this is the deluxe version
  • I really can't do these Justice even over video because it's a lot about the texture and feel but these are 180 very high quality chips
  • you can can also order the chips separately if you want to have more for your game or you just want them for other games that you have
  • you can order the digital files for $8 and create your own print andplay copy at home this way you can try the game mode and see if it's a good fit for you
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