Pentago
Pentago
Put your spatial visualisation to the test in this two player game.
Can you make five-in-a-row before your opponent?
Great for all ages and for cross age competition.
How do you play Pentago?
It's a quick setup. You take the lid off the game board, pick your colour and you're ready to go.
Players take it in turns placing a piece and then rotating one quadrant of the game board by 90 degrees.
The first player to make 5 in a row is the winner. It such a simple game but the complexity added by the twist of the board is amazing.
When playing with my 6 year old he would often turn the board and produce 5 in a row. I couldn't see it coming.
What can you learn?
- spatial visualisation
- planning ahead and strategy
THINKercise twists
- Can you recognise danger patterns to look out for?
- try to win in a way where you can't lose (ie there is no way for your opponent to block you).
Please note: this game now comes in a 25cm x 25cm x 6cm cardboard box with a flimsy plastic insert. The board is 18cm x 18cm x 3cm. It can possibly be shipped for less if you would like just the board, pieces and rules. Please contact me if this is the case.
Details
Details
Brand: Mind Twister
Specified age: 8+
Number of Players: 2
Inside the Box: Game board with 4 twistable quarters, board lid, 18 white marbles, 18 black marbles, rulebook.
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