 A sample Pente game | |
| Publishers | Winning Moves Games USA |
|---|---|
| Players | 2–4 |
| Setup time | None |
| Playing time | 5–30 minutes |
| Chance | None |
| Skills | Strategy |
Pente is an abstract strategy board game for two or more players, created in 1977 by Gary Gabrel.[1][2] A member of the m,n,k game family, Pente stands out for its custodial capture mechanic, which allows players to "sandwich" pairs of stones and capture them by flanking them on either side. This changes the overall tactical assessments players face when compared to pure placement m,n,k games such as Gomoku.
- ^ Griffin, David. "From The KOTV Vault: Stillwater Inventor Of Pente Hits It Big In 1983". www.newson6.com. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
- ^ Hartman, Curtis (1983-07-01). "Playing By The Rules". Inc.com. Archived from the original on 2021-07-01. Retrieved 2021-06-28.