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

Great game. Easy, quick, fun. Excellent for anytime/anywhere. Been playing for years. Definitely recommend.

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.

Great game that is both simple and complex at same time. Kind of like skiing. Easy to play but hard to master.

This is a fun game, nicely made. The game board is a mat instead of cardboard giving it a luxurious feel. The mat also makes it so the glass pieces don't slide around, and the mat stays firmly on the table instead of sliding around. Four, three, or two people can play. It is more fun with more people. It is easy to learn how to play, not very complicated, so young and old can play together. Similar to connect four but with backstabbing and betrayal. Very enjoyable

My family LOVES this game! So much strategy involved. We play a lot of 2 player but 4 player is SO much fun!

I had the original version of this game when it came in a tube. It is good fun and a pretty good strategy game. The differences between this one and the original are the foam playing mat and box. The mat seems just a bit thinner (I don't think it will be as durable) and smaller. The stones are small. The box takes up more space for storage. However, it is good to have the game back in the stack of "thinking" games. It is a simple to learn game and great for most ages. I definitely recommend it.

Played this with my kids. Now playing with grandkids. Classis. Timeless.

Good family game