Deluxe Pente, by Winning Moves Games USA, Family Strategy Game of Capture Stones for 2 to 4 Players, Ages 8+

Original price was: 26.99$.Current price is: 24.99$.

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Reviews (13)

Price: ~~$26.99~~ - $24.99
(as of Jan 25, 2026 13:38:20 UTC – Details) Deluxe Pente is a fast moving game of skill for 2 to 4 players. Pente resembles checkers in ease of learning and simplicity, plays like a sophisticated tic-tac-toe, and yet approaches chess in its tactical depth and wonderful variety. This sleek strategy game originated in the 1970’s. Be the first player to place 5 stones in a row, or to capture 5 pairs of your opponent’s stones, and win the game! There are multiple variations of the game for greater challenge and complexity. This deluxe version contains a roll-up Pente game board (with rubber backing), 4 sets of colored glass stones (blue, green, clear and amber), four cloth drawstring stone storage bags and illustrated instructions. Recommended for ages 8+
HISTORY: This ingenious game was invented by Gary Gabrel while working as a dishwasher at a pizza place in Stillwater, Oklahoma. It went on to become one of the best-selling games at Parker Brother in the 1980’s.
PLAYERS: Pente is one of those rare awesome 2 player strategy games, that is equally as awesome with 3 players or teams of 2.
THE BOARD: For those that remember, the board is just like the original. It is made of mouse pad like material and rolls up so it can easily go in a back pack!
THE PLAY: Players take turns placing 1 stone on the board at a time. The object is to simply get 5 in a row, or to capture 5 sets of your opponents stones..
CAPTURE: Often times it’s easier to capture your opponents stones than to get 5 in a row. A capture happens when you surround 2 of your opponents stones on both sides.

13 reviews for Deluxe Pente, by Winning Moves Games USA, Family Strategy Game of Capture Stones for 2 to 4 Players, Ages 8+

Kellie Moore – January 25, 2026

Fun to play
Great game!
Angeladawn2011 – January 25, 2026

Fun strategy game
I enjoyed this game. My husband bought it and I won 4 out of 5 games 😂. It was very easy to understand the gameplay instructions.
NoNameHaveI – January 25, 2026

Captivating
Good game , quality material, amd and a good bonding tool for father and son .
TQ from Kansas City – January 25, 2026

Pente
Great board game!!!
starwars_554 – January 25, 2026

So Fun, Easy to Learn, Challenging for All Ages
Love the game. Only downside was that the game came with two matching stone colors (supposed to have 4 different ones, only had 3). Not a big deal and I really enjoy playing this game at family gatherings. It’s easy to learn to play, but challenging to get good at it! My elementary kids age 7-11 enjoy it, play regularly. Mat is nice quality too! Ranges from 7-80 yr olds who love this game
Logical Realist – January 25, 2026

A Timeless Classic That Bridges Generations!
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!
B – January 25, 2026

Amazingly Exciting game
This will sound unbelievable until you have played several games; but, this is a thrillingly exciting game to play, as incredibly complex scenarios, flavored of a long meticulously planned out tactical assault, emerge in the blink of an eye. As the game is paced so quickly (usually only lasting 2-7 minutes), you repeatedly enjoy the amped-up feeling of satisfaction similar to the end of a closely-matched sports competition, or tactical game that only a lasting struggle or the end of a match/battle/struggle can provide.How to play is simple:The Object of the game is to capture 5 pairs, or get 5 stones in a row (played on a grid). When 3 stones in a row go unblocked, it is an automatic win, as once we have 4 stones in a row, a block to either side cannot prevent the 5 stones in a row victory (Hence why it is customary to say open 3 when this happens to prevent a hollow victory that wastes the setup time and prevents the aforementioned end game of thrones [pun-intended, but in thinking on it, it is very similar to the excitement of a GOT episode but in two minutes not 60]). As per other descriptions, it truly is as easy to learn as tic tac toe, but can get as complex as mid/endgame chess instantaneously.***I previously didn’t buy this particular version as I thought it was a board game version and not the flexible original soft mat. This is a beautiful version. For those who have played on an original board, I have two minor complaints: the board is slightly smaller than the original game, and the grid lines are tan instead of black.
chuck – January 25, 2026

pente game
Great game. Easy, quick, fun. Excellent for anytime/anywhere. Been playing for years. Definitely recommend.
Fernando Gamboa – January 25, 2026

Es igual a la imagen cumple lo que promete material de buena calidad llega en muy buenas condiciones envuelto y original.
Beata Pater – January 25, 2026

perfect game for all
George – January 25, 2026

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.
Dgomez – January 25, 2026

Muy bueno y divertido…
Dennis – January 25, 2026

As advertised