Pente

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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 opponents 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. Pente is a strategic HTML5 board game based on the classic abstract game of the same name. Its a two-player game that combines the simplicity of Tic-Tac-Toe with the deeper strategy of Go, making it both accessible to beginners and engaging for seasoned players. Gameplay: Players take turns placing stones (or markers) on a grid. The goal is to either align five of your stones in a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) or capture your opponents stones by flanking two of theirs between two of your own. Captures are an important part of the strategy—if you capture ten of your opponents stones, you win the game. The game requires foresight, planning, and adaptability, as you must balance offensive moves with blocking your opponents progress. Pente HTML versions typically feature clean and intuitive interfaces, making it easy to place stones and plan moves. You can play against an AI opponent or a friend, with options to adjust difficulty levels or customize board size. With its mix of simplicity and depth, Pente is a timeless game of logic and tactics that offers endless replayability for fans of board games and competitive challenges.

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