Pente 1977
Designed by Gary Gabrel
What it is
A two-player abstract on a Go-style grid combining five-in-a-row with custodial pair-capture of opponent stones.
Why it matters
Created by Gary Gabrel in 1977, it popularized a commercial blend of gomoku and capture mechanics in the U.S.
Mechanics
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How to play Pente
Pente is a game that plays with 2–4 players, runs about 20 minutes and is aimed at ages 7 and up. It's an Abstract Strategy game where the core of play revolves around Pattern Building and Enclosure. A two-player abstract on a Go-style grid combining five-in-a-row with custodial pair-capture of opponent stones. Created by Gary Gabrel in 1977, it popularized a commercial blend of gomoku and capture mechanics in the U.S.
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