Pente

A connect 5 board game. The players alternate in placing stones of their color. The players aim to align five stones of the same color (vertical, horizontal or diagonal). Captures are obtained by flanking pairs of an opponent's stones in any same direction (captures must consist of pairs; flanking a single stone does not result in a capture). A player wins by scoring five stones in a row, or capturing five pairs of opponent stones.

1. 1

   Each player takes turns moving one piece.

2. 2

   Moves must follow the rules of the game - capture, block, or reach the far side.

3. 3

   Think about what your opponent can do after your move, not just your own gain.

4. 4

   Blocked pieces cannot move, so protect the ones that matter.

5. 5

   The player who reaches the winning position wins the game.