Pentago Game from Mindtwister USA, Black-Natural/Solid Birch

by Mindtwister USA

Product Features

• Unique twisting game board, beautiful natural wood finish
• Easy to learn, fun to play, tough to master
• Children will gain spatial orientation, eye-hand coordination, logic and problem-solving abilities with this mind-twisting game
• Game Of The Year in Sweden, Germany, France, Finland and Belgium, Creative Child Magazine Game Of The Year
• Mensa Select Award winner, Dr. Toy Best Travel Game, The National Parenting Seal Of Approval

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 3 x 10 inches ; 1.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000GYZ3IO
• Item model number: P-BANA
• Manufacturer recommended age: 6 - 15 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,529 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Pentago is a fast and fun strategy game that is both simple and sophisticated at the same time. The object of the game is to create a row of 5 marbles, but that when the twist comes in... with each move you also twist a block for a perpetually changing play board. Pentago is a multiple award winning two player game, that is challenging and fun for both kids and adults.Fun for beginners and masters alike!

Product Description

A fast and fun strategy game that is both simple and sophisitcated at the same time. The object of the game is to create a row of five marbles, in any direction. But the mind twisting part is that you will also twist one of the four game blocks as part of your move. This causes the game board to constantly change, making for a perpetually challenging game experience, both for beginners and masters alike. For two players. Play time is approx. 3-30 minutes. Suitable for age 6 and up.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great game for all ages, April 7, 2009

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Jack Stanton (Earth) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Pentago Game from Mindtwister USA, Black-Natural/Solid Birch (Toy)

This game is simple to learn, but difficult to master -- as advertised. A five yr old can play, and so can an old man -- the only limits for both is a little bit of dexterity in placing the marbles. Good game for spacial orientation visualization, and logic. The game never gets boring as infinite variations are possible -- although with two skilled players the variations narrow (since you know what doesn't work). Only real limit is it's a two player game. Easy to take on trips and a good "icebreaker" game, since it is fairly simple to teach even with limited language skills.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent game, January 14, 2009

By 

L. Lenz "Hotlanta music fan" (Snellville, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Pentago Game from Mindtwister USA, Black-Natural/Solid Birch (Toy)

Easy to learn, but not so easy to win.
This is a great game. Also a relatively quick play.
One thing is that all the parts are separate (marbles, wooden parts of the board, etc.) so...this may not be the perfect option if you have very young children still at home. I could easily see things getting lost.
Still...highly recommended, especially if you like strategy games.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Family Fun, February 16, 2008

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C. Riddle (Ohio) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Pentago Game from Mindtwister USA, Black-Natural/Solid Birch (Toy)

Good and simple strategy game. It is not as deep as some strategy games but that is what makes it appealing to younger kids starting out on strategy games.