Winning Moves Games Deluxe Pente Strategy & Capture Board Game, One Size

In the early 1990s, I bought a deluxe Pente at an American PX in Germany, where my 10-year-old son and I spent countless hours playing. That version’s flat-bottomed, colorful glass stones, stored in drawstring pouches, felt like little treasures, and the square cardboard board with a round grid of holes made every placement satisfying. Recently, my son visited, and we played the Deluxe Pente by Winning Moves Games USA (for 2-4 players, ages 8+). Though the new board mat lacks the grooves of the original, the vibrant stones and pouches rekindled our nostalgia. Pente’s gameplay—forming five in a row or capturing opponent pairs—blends tic-tac-toe simplicity with Aggravation-like competitive fun, keeping us hooked in 15-30 minute matches. The shiny, colorful box adds charm. Perfect for families, Pente remains a strategic gem that spans decades—certainly a value for the money, highly recommended!

perfect game for all

Great game. Loved the fact that the matt got upgraded from the original (it is now rubber and rolls up instead of the old cardboard one). It's a game that can challange people of any age. Great for strategy development in kids without having to learn tooany rules or moves like in chess. Fun to play with 2 people or with 3/4.

Hermoso juego, el tablero está muy bien hecho, las piedras de colores hermosas es un juego que llevaba tiempo buscando a un precio bueno y de calidad! Lo recomiendo mucho

It's hard to explain the joy this game gives me, but I will try. First of all, I genuinely enjoy the gameplay. If you like spacially tactical games like Chinese checkers, blokus, etc., you will love this. The games are short and sweet. Secondly, this is probably one of the most aestically pleasing games out there. It looks simple but elegant. The glass pieces are smooth and cool in the hand and absolutely sparkle on the board. I love that they are stored in velvet drawstring pouches. They make me feel like a medieval wizard with a purse of magical crystals. So don't hesitate to buy this awesome game!